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The prevalence and phenotypic characteristics of spontaneous premature ovarian failure: a general population registry-based study.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England) - 1 May 2015
Haller-Kikkatalo K, Uibo R, Kurg A, Salumets A
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STUDY QUESTION: What is the measured prevalence and phenotype of spontaneous premature ovarian failure (POF) in the general population? SUMMARY ANSWER: Spontaneous POF occurs in ∼1% of the general population with unique phenotype of post-menopausal ageing distinct from surgically induced premature menopause. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: POF is multifactorial ovarian quiescence before the age of 40. The clinical...
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