Premature Ovarian Failure

You are considered to have premature ovarian failure (POF) if you are 40 years old or younger and your ovaries no longer ovulate (release eggs).

What Is Premature Ovarian Failure?

Premature ovarian failure — also known as primary ovarian insufficiency or hypergonadotropic hypogonadismis — is a stop in the normal functioning of the ovaries in a woman younger than age 40.

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Symptoms of Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)

Usually the first symptom of Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) is the onset of irregular periods or no period at all. You may notice a change in your menstrual flow or the length of time bleeding.

Since your ovaries no longer ovulate, other typical symptoms of POF are similar to those experienced by women going through menopause. These may include: