Premature Ovarian Failure Directory
Premature ovarian failure occurs when the ovaries stop releasing eggs before the age of 40. Menopause-like symptoms include irregular or no periods, infertility, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. Causes of premature ovarian failure may be genetic, an autoimmune response, or a result of cancer radiation therapy. Treatment may include hormone therapy. It is difficult, but not impossible, to become pregnant with the condition. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about premature ovarian failure, its symptoms, diagnosis, health risks, treatment, and much more.
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What Is Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or Premature Ovarian Failure?
Premature ovarian failure is when the ovaries stop working before age 40. It’s not the same as menopause. Learn the symptoms and causes.
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Cancer, Premature Menopause, and Infertility
Treatment for cancer can result in premature menopause and infertility. WebMD helps you understand how treatment will affect you and ways you can preserve fertility.
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What Is Perimenopause?
Are you in perimenopause? Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of the stage in a woman's life before menopause.
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Irregular Periods and Getting Pregnant
WebMD explains the causes of infertility and offers tips for getting pregnant.
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Coping With Perimenopause
Ob-Gyn Laura Corio talks about what women can do to cope with perimenopause symptoms.
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What Is Perimenopause?
Laura Corio, MD, discusses perimenopause symptoms and what you might expect.