Suspicious Minds: Understanding 17-Beta Estradiol
Understanding 17-Beta Estradiol Navigating menopause and the symptoms of 17-beta estradiol hormonal deficiency in young women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) can be challenging, especially when trying to understand treatment options like 17-beta estradiol hormone replacement. While the potential benefits of alleviating symptoms are evident, concerns about dosing and administration can leave many women and… Continue reading Suspicious Minds: Understanding 17-Beta Estradiol
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency More than Doubles Midlife Multimorbidity Risk
Women with primary ovarian insufficiency had a higher multimorbidity risk vs. women without. Approximately half of women with primary ovarian insufficiency did not receive appropriate hormone therapy. Author: Erin T. Welsch, MA Women with premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause have increased multimorbidity compared with women with menopause onset at an average age of 46… Continue reading Primary Ovarian Insufficiency More than Doubles Midlife Multimorbidity Risk
The Association Between Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and Increased Multimorbidity
The purpose of this study was to determine the association between age of menopause and multimorbidity in a large Canadian prospective cohort. It was hypothesized that participants with earlier age at menopause would experience increased multimorbidity compared with those undergoing menopause at an average age… The association between primary ovarian insufficiency and increased multimorbidity in… Continue reading The Association Between Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and Increased Multimorbidity
Menopause & Sleep Apnea: Visceral Fat is the Missing Link
Why It May Matter for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency A new 2025 BMC Endocrine Disorders analysis of U.S. NHANES data found that postmenopausal women had more obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms even when BMI was the same. The study shows visceral fat (deep belly fat) rises after menopause and partly explains the jump in OSA symptoms… Continue reading Menopause & Sleep Apnea: Visceral Fat is the Missing Link
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Is Not Menopause: Understanding the Difference
Many people—even some clinicians—describe Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) as “early menopause.” But that’s not quite right – and understanding the difference can make all the difference in care. Clinicians everywhere are under pressure. They face administrative overload, shifting guidelines, and limited training in POI. Many deeply care, but feel constrained by the system. Women with… Continue reading Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Is Not Menopause: Understanding the Difference
From Personal Story to Global Call: Why We Need to Talk About Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Silent Struggle Before 40 Earlier this month, British-Pakistani advocate Naomi Alesworth published a personal essay describing her decade-long journey to a diagnosis of ovarian failure before age 40. Her account—irregular periods starting in her twenties, unexplained fatigue, joint pains, headaches, and repeated visits to doctors who ordered thyroid and general blood tests but never checked her reproductive… Continue reading From Personal Story to Global Call: Why We Need to Talk About Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Kasandra Renee, RN, MSN
Meet Kasandra Renee I am a dedicated and experienced registered nurse specializing in hematology and oncology. I earned my Associate Degree in Nursing from Rowan College in 2018 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2019. With a strong commitment to excellence in patient care, I have achieved national certification as an Oncology… Continue reading Kasandra Renee, RN, MSN
Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days): Cognitive Health:
Maintaining Cognitive Health How can we best maintain cognitive health? This issue presents a complex question with no simple answer. “Where words fail, music speaks.” This quote, attributed to Hans Christian Andersen, suggests that music can convey emotions that words alone cannot. The song “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)” inspired me to… Continue reading Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days): Cognitive Health:
Raising Awareness of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Inspiring Testimony at Australian Parliamentary Inquiry A young Australian woman and her mother recently spoke out at a parliamentary inquiry focused on menopause and perimenopause. Together, they shared the young woman’s journey with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI), a rare condition that affects around 1% of women aged 15-44. Diagnosed at just 19, her life has… Continue reading Raising Awareness of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
TV Menopause Doctor Concerns Probed by Watchdog
Investigation into High-Dose HRT Prescriptions at Dr. Louise Newson’s Clinics England’s health regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is investigating “information of concern” regarding clinics operated by one of TV’s most prominent menopause doctors, Dr. Louise Newson. According to BBC Panorama, Dr. Newson has lost her accreditation from the British Menopause Society (BMS) due to… Continue reading TV Menopause Doctor Concerns Probed by Watchdog
