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SUBMITTER: Jankowska K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5509972 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review 20170630 2
Premature ovarian failure (POF) is the term usually used to describe women aged younger than 40 years, who present with amenorrhoea, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, and infertility. POF is a devastating diagnosis for reproductive-aged women. The clinical presentation is diverse, and several different disorders can lead to premature ovarian failure. POF has serious health consequences, including psychological distress, infertility, osteoporosis, autoimmune disorders, ischaemic heart disease, and ...[more]