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Primary ovarian insufficiency: an update
Primary ovarian insufficiency is a condition that represents impaired ovarian function on a continuum with intermittent ovulation. This condition commonly leads to premature menopause, defined as cessation of ovulation prior to the age of 40 years. Because there are potential immediate and long-term consequences of hypoestrogenism, a timely diagnosis is invaluable. This comprehensive review wil...
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Primary ovarian insufficiency or premature menopause is one of the stressful problems in women younger than 40, which may cause numerous early or late psychological and physical complications. Failure of germ cell development is associated with complete ovarian insufficiency, while their decreased number is more likely associated with partial ovarian insufficiency, which leads to secondary amen...
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From the Integrative Reproductive Medi cine Unit, Intramural Research Program on Reproductive and Adult Endocrinology, National Institute of Child Health and Hu man Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. Address reprint requests to Dr. Nelson at the Integrative Reproductive Medicine Unit, NICHD– Intramural Research Program on Repro ductive and Adult Endocrinology, CRC, Rm....
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Science China Life Sciences
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1674-7305,1869-1889
DOI: 10.1007/s11427-012-4355-2