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Glossary Premature Ovarian Failure

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 Delayed Puberty

15 citations , May 2010 in “Pediatrics in Review”

This article reviews the normal and delayed maturation of the HPG axis and pubertal development in boys and girls, emphasizing clinical aspects of diagnosing and managing delayed puberty, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research SAT-214 Satoyoshi Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Premature Ovarian Failure

3 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

This case report describes a rare instance of Satoyoshi syndrome in a 27-year-old Asian American woman, notable for her normal ovarian function despite typical syndrome features.

research Current evaluation of amenorrhea

30 citations , July 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.