premature ovarian failure

premature menopause

failure of cyclic ovarian function before age 40.

Synonym(s): premature ovarian failure

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premature ovarian failure

The loss of ovarian function before age 40, which affects an estimated 1% of the population.

Clinical findings
Amenorrhoea, hypergonadotropinism, hypo-oestrogenism.

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premature ovarian failure

Cessation of menses before age 40, often accompanied by ↑ serum gonadotropin Etiology Idiopathic, or 2º to ovarian receptor antibodies, viral infection, cytotoxic drugs, RT, etc

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pre·ma·ture men·o·pause

(prē'mă-chŭr' men'ŏ-pawz)

Failure of cyclic ovarian function before age 40.
Synonym(s): premature ovarian failure.

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