Candidate Genes for Premature Ovarian Failure

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Premature ovarian failure (POF) is defined as the cessation of ovarian function under the age of 40 years and is characterized by amenorrhea, hypoestrogenism, and elevated serum gonadotropin concentrations. POF affects 1% of all women and occurs in approximately 0.1% before the age of 30 years. To date, mutations associated with POF have been identified in a small number of genes, including those encoding inhibin...

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