Prolonged time to diagnosis of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) in an urban reproductive endocrinology (RE) clinic

Abstract

Black women face unique intersectional challenges in their experience living with infertility. The results of this study may serve as a tool for improving physician-patient interactions and foster a better understanding of modern reproductive health disparities and minority health outcomes.

Hormone therapy in women with premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…A structured interview survey conducted in the United States found that the median time elapsed from the onset of disordered menses until the diagnosis of POI was two years, reaching five years in a quarter of the women (Alzubaidi et al, 2002). A more recent case series showed that the mean time to diagnose POI from the onset of symptoms was six years (Bhatt et al, 2019).…”