Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: The Paradox of Menopause in Young Women
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) refers to the loss of ovarian function in young women. It can lead to primary or secondary amenorrhea. The loss of ovarian function is usually permanent akin to menopause. Resultant hypoestrogenemia has systemic adverse effects particularly on the bone health. POI...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mamcjms.in/article.asp?issn=2394-7438;year=2015;volume=1;issue=1;spage=3;epage=5;aulast=Goswami |