Spontaneous pregnancy in a patient with premature ovarian insufficiency after a failed attempt of ovulation induction

Authors

  • Nasuha Yaacob Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Sultanah, Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Fadzlin M. Adzlan Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Sultanah, Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Siti Nabillah Ab Rahman Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Sultanah, Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20213488

Keywords:

Premature ovarian failure, Premature ovarian insufficiency, Gonadal insufficiency, Ovulation induction, Hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism

Abstract

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as intermittent or permanent gonadal insufficiency before age of 40 years. POI causes female infertility hence pregnancies are uncommon but not impossible. Ovarian failure is not permanent, unlike menopause. There could be intermittent ovulation and spontaneous pregnancy. Many protocols aimed to restore ovarian functions have been described in the recent years. This is a case of POI women who conceived spontaneously in the immediate menstrual cycle after a failed attempt at ovarian stimulation following many years on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She had an unremarkable pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby via caesarean section.

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2021-08-26

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