Are there ways to prevent or treat low thyroid function in women with POF?
Replacing the hormone that the thyroid is not making enough of treats this problem. Usually, you can take a pill to replace the hormone. Addison’s disease Addison’s disease is an autoimmune disorder, meaning the body’s immune cells, which normally protect the body from invading cells and microbes, attack the adrenal glands, part of the endocrine system located above the kidneys. The adrenal glands produce hormones that regulate the body’s response to stress and its handling of salt. Addison’s disease is also called primary autoimmune adrenal insufficiency. Recent studies suggest that 3.2 percent of women with POF also have Addison’s disease, making them much more likely than members of the general population to develop the disease. Symptoms of Addison’s disease include loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness when standing, and fatigue. In later stages of Addison’s disease, salt craving, low blood pressure, and darkening of the skin may occur. Current research indicates that an adrenal
