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Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Procreative Management and Preventive Strategies

Authors :
Jennifer J. Chae-Kim
Larisa Gavrilova-Jordan
Source :
Biomedicines, Vol 7, Iss 1, p 2 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2018.

Abstract

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is the loss of normal hormonal and reproductive function of ovaries in women before age 40 as the result of premature depletion of oocytes. The incidence of POI increases with age in reproductive-aged women, and it is highest in women by the age of 40 years. Reproductive function and the ability to have children is a defining factor in quality of life for many women. There are several methods of fertility preservation available to women with POI. Procreative management and preventive strategies for women with or at risk for POI are reviewed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22279059
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Biomedicines
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9e459aca1fd2451c8b699b908d94b723
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines7010002