Retrospective review of women diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a clinical syndrome defined by loss of ovarian activity before the age of 40. It is characterized by menstrual disturbance (amenorrhoea or oligo-(amenorrhoea), raised gonadotrophin concentrations and low oestradiol levels. The diagnosis is confirmed by detect...
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Format: | Dissertation |
Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2019
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29770 |