Ep. 41: Anita Elawure on POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) and premature menopause

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Bits of Me

Linnea Dunne

46 episodes

5 days ago

A podcast about women's bodies, all the things we should know about them, and all the stories behind them.

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A podcast about women's bodies, all the things we should know about them, and all the stories behind them.

Society & Culture

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Ep. 41: Anita Elawure on POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) and premature menopause

Bits of Me

36 minutes 17 seconds

4 years ago

Ep. 41: Anita Elawure on POI (premature ovarian insufficiency) and premature menopause

In this episode, I talk to Anita Elawure, who was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) at just 19, meaning that she entered premature menopause. We talk about what it was like to be told that she would be infertile and had to go on HRT at such a young age, what it means to enter menopause prematurely, her encounters with healthcare professionals and all the research she has done, and the emotional and psychological journey of it all.

You can follow her at @blossomlivingwithPOI on Instagram as well as on YouTube, where she shares her experience and tips, and talks to other women with knowledge and experience of POI. Bits of Me is on Instagram and Twitter, and there's a Patreon page for those of you who may want to support the making of this podcast.

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Music: Ice and Snow by Icreage, licensed by Soundstripe.

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