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Do you have menopausal symptoms in your 30s?

8th December, 2010 - Posted by GEM_Author - No Comments

Pre-menopausal symptoms in young women might sound like a myth, but surprisingly this frightening phenomenon is a lot more common than most women would want to believe! This condition, called Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (or POI), describes the malfunctioning of the ovaries in women younger than 40.  Primary Ovarian Insufficiency can occur in women as young as their late teens, and could cause hot flashes, infertility, and irregular amounts of reproductive hormones.  Primary Ovarian Insufficiency puts women at risk for osteoporosis, low thyroid function and heart disease. The condition also induces a higher risk of depression in diagnosed women, and a national study shows that 68% of women diagnosed with POI were clinically depressed.

Many people misconceive Primary Ovarian Insufficiency as a premature menopausal condition, but the two are actually very different; Menopausal women will never again menstruate, while women with POI will have periods, although they will be irregular.  Also, women with POI still have chances, although very slim, of getting pregnant, unlike menopausal women who are virtually infertile.

The exact cause behind Primary Ovarian Insufficiency is not clear, though scientists assert that the condition may be genetic.  It is important to note that the most common symptom of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency is irregular periods, and women should closely monitor their cycles and notify their doctors of any changes.  Currently, there are no proven treatments for Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, and up until now only artificial treatments such as Estrogen Replacement Therapy, which may have extreme side effects on the body, existed.

Now, there’s a safe and natural alternative for alleviating symptoms of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: GEM®’s Keep It Cool® beverage! Keep it Cool® is not just for women going through menopause, and women with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency will be able to finally find much-needed relief from their symptoms as well. GEM®’s Keep It Cool® is a safe and natural alternative treatment to harmful estrogen replacement hormones, and uses innovative ingredients such as geniVide (a non-soy isoflavone), Black Cohosh, and a specialized blend of herbs in a delicious peach and pineapple flavor that has proven to help women drastically reduce their menopausal or Primary Ovarian Insufficiency symptoms.  For more information, please visit our website at www.drinkgem.com.