Premature Ovarian Failure

OVERVIEW

Premature ovarian failure: This term is fairly self descriptive, and refers to the primary failure of the ovaries. Given the qualifier “premature” this term is reserved for women under the age of 40 you are experiencing primary hypogonadism.

WHAT CAUSES IT?

Causes of premature ovarian failure can include:

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Initial Presentation:

CLINICAL WORKUP

Serum hormone levels: the following changes are consistent with premature ovarian failure:

  • Increased FSH
  • Increased LH
  • Decreased estrogen

 

 

Page Updated: 10.02.2016