Women whose periods stop early at higher risk of autoimmune conditions, study shows

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency condition are more likely to develop conditions such as diabetes and lupus

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency, whose periods stop before 40, have a much greater risk of severe autoimmune diseases, according to research.

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) occurs when women under 40 no longer produce eggs because their ovaries have stopped working properly. Periods become irregular and then stop, and some women experience menopause symptoms. It affects 1% of women globally.