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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 Contact: The North American Menopause Society Eileen Petridis (epetridis@wearefalls.com) Phone: (216) 696-0229 Severe Menopause Symptoms Often Accompany Premature Ovarian Insufficiency New study suggests that women with premature ovarian insufficiency experience a higher prevalence and severity of psychological and sexual menopause symptoms than women undergoing natural. [...] In this new study involving nearly 300 Chinese women, researchers specifically investigated menopause symptoms in women with POI and compared them with the severity and prevalence of similar symptoms in women who experienced natural menopause. [...] On the basis of these results, the researchers have suggested that healthcare providers be more cognizant of psychological complications and sexual dysfunction risks in women with POI and work with them to identify options for relief. [...] Results are published in the article “Menopausal symptoms in women with premature ovarian insufficiency: prevalence, severity and associated factors.” “This study of Chinese women showed that those with POI had more prevalent menopause-related symptoms than women with menopause at the average age. [...] Founded in 1989, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is North America’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging.