Just a few interesting articles and interviews I stumbled upon.
Scientists have identified genetic variants which affect the age when a woman reaches the menopause.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8066894.stm
Dr. Donnica editor-in-chief of “Women’s Health For Life” discusses Premature Ovarian Failure.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/premature-ovarian-failure-9843605
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Allison Amend, a writer, found out that she has Premature Ovarian Failure and Turner Syndrome . Read about her journey to get diagnosed and what happened after that.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/fashion/31love.html
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Washington Post published a story detailing Karima Hijane’s personal struggle with Premature Ovarian Failure in the Medical Mysteries column.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/15/AR2008081503120.html
Interview with a doctor who talks in detail about the disease and misconceptions about it. POF is a horrible disease that affects lots of young women. POF can be caused by Cancer, Genetic Diseases, Auto-Immune Diseases, and more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVfSXzY-sMU
Early Menopause Linked To Higher Risk Of Future Cardiovascular Disease
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/192462.php
Early Menopause Can Result in Earlier Onset Dementia
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127121534.htm
