Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Clinic
Why Would You or Your Care Team Be Interested in this Clinic?
POI is caused by depletion of eggs in the ovary and the cells around them. This condition may result in symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, problems sleeping, decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness, and/or difficulty getting pregnant.
If you haven’t had a period for more than 3-4 months and you are under the age of 40, you should contact your primary care physician. He/she may conduct bloodwork, including pregnancy tests and special hormone tests. If the results indicate concern about your ovarian function, you could be a candidate for this clinic.
The POI Clinic has five primary aims:
- Find the possible cause and verify the diagnosis
- Provide symptomatic relief
- Formulate long-term treatments to prevent future health problems
- Counsel and refer about fertility
- Research
Interdisciplinary Care
The POI Clinic includes expert physicians in endocrinology and gynaecology, and further specialist referral if necessary.
Teaching Clinic
This clinic is University of Toronto affiliated. All types of medical learners (students, residents, fellows) may be present.
Referral-Based Clinic
In order to attend this clinic, you require a referral from your primary care physician or specialist.
Before Coming to Clinic
The POI Clinic provides interdisciplinary care through on-site specialists and counselling about the disorder, as well as personalized referrals.
What to Expect
Learn more about your first appointment.
Referral Criteria
Patient referral criteria for referring providers.
Meet the Team
Meet our interdisciplinary team of endocrinologists and gynaecologists.
More About POI
Learn more about POI, including its causes, symptoms and treatments.
FAQs
View Frequently Asked Questions about POI and/or the clinic.
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Find Us
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Mount Sinai Hospital |
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416-586-4800 Ext: 4621 |
