I am a 34 year old women who has been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure. I received this diagnosis when I was 31 and I have been trying to understand and navigate it ever since. I have struggled over the years without even realising I am sometimes struggling and there haven't been many places where you can turn to for support. I am very lucky as I am surrounded by the most amazing family and friends who have been so supportive from the outset but theres still part of me that is struggling to make sense of things. I think this comes from a lack of awareness that this issue exists. When you search the internet for "early menopause" you find blogs and articles about women going through the menopause in their 40's. The menopause is a difficult time for any one at any age but I don't think the awareness is there that this can happen to very young women long before they reach 40, and this conversation is a very different one to be had. Imagine knowing you can't give birth to a child before you've even started trying, before you've met the person you might decide to have that child with. It can be a very lonely and a very isolating journey and I think it affects more women that we know. On top of this there is the issue of stigma. People not wanting other people to know this is an issue that affects them. I respect however anybody chooses to tackle these issues be that openly or privately. It is your body and your story. However I think that I find solace in talking things through and approaching things with an open heart. I hope that this Blog can help others as I try to open up some of the conversations and navigate some of the complex emotions that this diagnosis brings into your life at such a young age.
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