Premature ovarian failure

Joanna Tkaczuk-Włach; Małgorzata Sobstyl; Grzegorz Jakiel

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Menopause Review/Przegląd Menopauzalny

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Premature ovarian failure

Joanna Tkaczuk-Włach

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Małgorzata Sobstyl

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Grzegorz Jakiel

Przegląd Menopauzalny 2011; 2: 163–168

Online publish date: 2011/04/28

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Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a syndrome characterized by amenorrhoea, high levels of gonadotropins (FSH and LH) and hypoestrogenism before the age of 40. It is a disorder affecting approximately 1% of women. The known causes include: genetic – X chromosome abnormalities and autosomal genetic conditions, autoimmune conditions, and iatrogenic and environmental factors. Management involves hormone replacement therapy and infertility treatment.

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Premature ovarian failure

Joanna Tkaczuk-Włach , Małgorzata Sobstyl , Grzegorz Jakiel

ovary, amenorrhea, hypoestrogenism, infertility, premature ovarian failure (POF)

Joanna Tkaczuk-Włach

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Małgorzata Sobstyl

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Grzegorz Jakiel