The Lived Experience of Premature Ovarian Failure

Susan A. Orshan, Kathleen K. Furniss, Cheryl Forst, Nanette Santoro
In: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing · 2001 · vol. 30(2) , pp. 202–208 · doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.2001.tb01536.x · PMID:11308110 · W2082172108
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This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of women diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, detailing their emotional, social, and physical challenges.

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ObjectiveTo describe the lived experience of women who have been diagnosed with idiopathic premature ovarian failure (POF).DesignPhenomenology was used to achieve the purpose. Women were asked to share their experiences in living with premature ovarian failure during an approximately 1-hour interview. The interviews were tape-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for emergent themes.SettingInterviews were conducted in the participants' homes and in a conference room in a hospital.ParticipantsThe six participants were drawn from a multicultural sample of women with idiopathic POF.ResultsThe women in this study expressed anger at their health care providers for their perceived lack of quality care they had experienced and at the insurance industry for its lack of reimbursement for fertility interventions; they expressed depression and sadness at the prospective outcome of the diagnosis, mixed emotions regarding their significant others, and sadness and resignation about their menopausal symptoms.ConclusionsHealth care providers who create an environment in which women and their significant others will feel supported in asking questions, be assured that their concerns are taken seriously, and be provided with the physical and emotional resources they need can help these women to continue to build and live their lives.

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