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GlossaryPremature Ovarian Failure (POF)

ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40, causing infertility

Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), also known as Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, is a condition where a woman's ovaries stop functioning normally before the age of 40. This leads to reduced production of estrogen and other hormones, causing irregular or absent menstrual periods, infertility, and symptoms similar to menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

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research Androgens and Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction—Findings From the Fourth International Consultation of Sexual Medicine

75 citations , February 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

research Antioxidant Properties of Platycladus Orientalis Flavonoids for Treating UV-Induced Damage in Androgenetic Alopecia Hair

June 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual”

Platycladus orientalis flavonoids protect balding hair from UV damage and slow hair color change.

research Zebrafish Model of Hereditary Pigmentary Disorders

1 citations , October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”

Zebrafish help understand genetic causes of skin pigment disorders like albinism.

research Co-Administration of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Worsens the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Prescribed Glucocorticoids

8 citations , June 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors with prednisolone can worsen its negative effects on metabolism.

research A Function for Rac1 in the Terminal Differentiation and Pigmentation of Hair

April 2012 in “Development”

Rac1 is crucial for normal hair structure and pigmentation.

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