premature ovarian failure
premature menopause
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.
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, etcpre·ma·ture men·o·pause
(prē'mă-chŭr' men'ŏ-pawz)Synonym(s): premature ovarian failure.