12/16/2025
Being told you have Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) or premature menopause can feel like the door has closed on your fertility. Many women are told these diagnoses mean the ovaries have stopped working entirely.
But these terms are not the same, and understanding the distinction matters, especially if pregnancy is still part of your hopes.
In this episode, we unpack what is actually happening hormonally in POI versus early menopause, why they are often confused, and how a functional fertility perspective can help you understand what may still be possible.
In this episode of Get Pregnant Naturally, we explore:
The key differences between POI, premature menopause, and early menopause
What your labs are truly indicating about ovarian function and signalling
Signs your ovaries may still be active, even with irregular or absent cycles
Functional testing that offers deeper insight into thyroid, immune, gut, and adrenal influences
How inflammation, immune activity, stress physiology, and nutrient status can contribute to ovarian shutdown
Supportive nutrition, lifestyle, and mind body strategies that may improve hormone communication and egg health
When combining functional and conventional care can support your conception goals
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