Premature ovarian failure
Premature ovarian failure is defined as the onset of menopausal symptoms and elevated gonadotrophin levels before the age of 40 years. It occurs in around 1 in 100 women.
Causes
Features are similar to those of the normal climacteric but the actual presenting problem may differ
Causes
- idiopathic - the most common cause
- chemotherapy
- autoimmune
- radiation
Features are similar to those of the normal climacteric but the actual presenting problem may differ
- climacteric symptoms: hot flushes, night sweats
- infertility
- secondary amenorrhoea
- raised FSH, LH levels