Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) has multiple contributing factors. This study aims to systematically evaluate these factors and their mechanisms, identify high-risk groups, support early intervention, and provide a basis for future research.Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines, a...

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Main Authors: Shuling Lin, Shanyan Chen, Qin Zhang
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/01443615.2025.2469331
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description Background Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) has multiple contributing factors. This study aims to systematically evaluate these factors and their mechanisms, identify high-risk groups, support early intervention, and provide a basis for future research.Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines, a search was conducted across 11 Chinese and English databases, including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, up to January 2024. Observational studies on patients with ovarian insufficiency were included. A meta-analysis using Stata 14 was performed to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for factors influencing POI.Results A total of 38 studies with 4,968 cases and 5,158 controls were included. The following factors were identified as risk factors for POI: abnormal menstruation (OR = 2.707, 95% CI: 1.705–4.299), hair dyeing (OR = 4.725, 95% CI: 2.914–7.660), chemical exposure (OR = 3.314, 95% CI: 2.283–4.811), Type A personality (OR = 6.106, 95% CI: 4.696–7.939), survival stress (OR = 3.292, 95% CI: 2.380–4.555), sleep deprivation (OR = 3.340, 95% CI: 2.363–4.721), bad mood (OR = 4.654, 95% CI: 2.783–7.781), smoking history (OR = 2.748, 95% CI: 1.928–3.917), family history of POI (OR = 4.338, 95% CI: 2.422–7.768), history of mumps (OR = 5.802, 95% CI: 3.460–9.730), number of abortions (OR = 2.292, 95% CI: 1.887–2.785), and history of pelvic surgery (OR = 4.836, 95% CI: 3.066–7.628). Physical exercise (OR = 0.270, 95% CI: 0.106–0.692) and vegetable intake (OR = 0.434, 95% CI: 0.337–0.560) were protective factors. Sensitivity analysis and publication bias tests confirmed robustness.Conclusions POI is related with abnormal menstruation, hair dyeing, chemical exposure, Type A personality, survival stress, sleep deprivation, bad mood, smoking history, family history of POI, history of mumps, number of abortions, and history of pelvic surgery. Physical exercise and vegetable intake may provide protection. These findings inform clinical strategies for early identification and management.
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spelling doaj-art-68da8e7ec4e04e0395a61671b85dd0552025-08-20T03:11:36ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology0144-36151364-68932025-12-0145110.1080/01443615.2025.2469331Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysisShuling Lin0Shanyan Chen1Qin Zhang2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Puning City Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Guangdong Province, ChinaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Puning City Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Guangdong Province, ChinaReproductive Medicine Center, Shenzhen Luohu District People’s Hospital, Guangdong Province, ChinaBackground Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) has multiple contributing factors. This study aims to systematically evaluate these factors and their mechanisms, identify high-risk groups, support early intervention, and provide a basis for future research.Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines, a search was conducted across 11 Chinese and English databases, including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, up to January 2024. Observational studies on patients with ovarian insufficiency were included. A meta-analysis using Stata 14 was performed to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for factors influencing POI.Results A total of 38 studies with 4,968 cases and 5,158 controls were included. The following factors were identified as risk factors for POI: abnormal menstruation (OR = 2.707, 95% CI: 1.705–4.299), hair dyeing (OR = 4.725, 95% CI: 2.914–7.660), chemical exposure (OR = 3.314, 95% CI: 2.283–4.811), Type A personality (OR = 6.106, 95% CI: 4.696–7.939), survival stress (OR = 3.292, 95% CI: 2.380–4.555), sleep deprivation (OR = 3.340, 95% CI: 2.363–4.721), bad mood (OR = 4.654, 95% CI: 2.783–7.781), smoking history (OR = 2.748, 95% CI: 1.928–3.917), family history of POI (OR = 4.338, 95% CI: 2.422–7.768), history of mumps (OR = 5.802, 95% CI: 3.460–9.730), number of abortions (OR = 2.292, 95% CI: 1.887–2.785), and history of pelvic surgery (OR = 4.836, 95% CI: 3.066–7.628). Physical exercise (OR = 0.270, 95% CI: 0.106–0.692) and vegetable intake (OR = 0.434, 95% CI: 0.337–0.560) were protective factors. Sensitivity analysis and publication bias tests confirmed robustness.Conclusions POI is related with abnormal menstruation, hair dyeing, chemical exposure, Type A personality, survival stress, sleep deprivation, bad mood, smoking history, family history of POI, history of mumps, number of abortions, and history of pelvic surgery. Physical exercise and vegetable intake may provide protection. These findings inform clinical strategies for early identification and management.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/01443615.2025.2469331Premature ovarian insufficiencypremature ovarian failurepremature ovarian reserve
spellingShingle Shuling Lin
Shanyan Chen
Qin Zhang
Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Premature ovarian insufficiency
premature ovarian failure
premature ovarian reserve
title Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort factors influencing premature ovarian insufficiency a systematic review and meta analysis
topic Premature ovarian insufficiency
premature ovarian failure
premature ovarian reserve
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/01443615.2025.2469331
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