Treat & Manage

Which healthcare providers should I see?

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A team of different healthcare providers can help individuals manage primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)

Measuring hormone levels in the body can help diagnose primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)

Primary care providers

Doctors
Nurse practicioners
Physician assistants

Obstetricians/gynecologists

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Endocrinologists

Mental health providers

Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Counselors
Social workers

Building a team of providers that have experience with POI can be hard. Talking with other patients with POI can help in finding the right team.

Understanding POI can be challenging, so it's important to find healthcare providers who listen, answer your questions, and offer support

Important topics to discuss with healthcare providers

Goals & preferences for family planning/fertility
Changes in mental health, such as feeling sad, anxious, or unable to get out of bed
New or changing symptoms
Treatment options
Referrals to other providers
Concerns about sex life

Helpful links: Read and share this publication with your doctor to help you both understand the importance of building a team to help manage your POI:

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.09.023

For some people with POI, starting a family is an important goal that comes with challenges

Learn about options for starting a family

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