Information for women 

 

POISE Women

Summary of the study

  • Women with POI are treated with either the combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Both are recommended treatments.
  • Women with POI need to take treatment until at least the average age of menopause, which is around the age of 51. This is because in women with POI, the body stops producing normal levels of certain hormones that need to be replaced to protect from long term health risks.
  • We want to find out which treatment is best for relief of symptoms and reducing the long-term health risks of POI.
  • If you are able to take part in the study, you will receive either HRT or COC (we will call this your study treatment). Neither you nor your doctor will be able to choose which treatment you receive.
  • We would like you to continue to take part in the study for at least 5 years. However, you will be free to withdraw at any time if you wish.
  • During the study you will be asked to complete questionnaires on your symptoms, sexual activity, lifestyle and working life.
  • You will have your bone density measured and checks of your blood pressure and weight. You may need to make extra clinic visits for this.
  • If you are in England and taking HRT as your study treatment you will be offered a total of £100 in vouchers for your continued participation throughout the study (£50 at the start of the study and £50 after 2 years of participation) as a contribution towards your prescription costs.
  • The patient support groups the Daisy Network and the Turner’s Syndrome Society UK are actively supporting this study.
  • All information collected during the course of the study will be kept safe and confidential.

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