Current Understanding of the Etiology, Symptomatology, and Treatment Options in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

• Published in: Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) Vol. 12; p. 626924
• Main Author: Ishizuka, Bunpei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 25.02.2021
• Subjects: autoimmunity; chromosomal abnormality; Endocrinology; Female; genetics; Hormone Replacement Therapy; hormone replacement therapy (HRT); Humans; Infertility, Female - etiology; Infertility, Female - therapy; premature ovarian insufficiency (POI); Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - etiology; Primary Ovarian Insufficiency - therapy; vasomotor symptoms; cardiovascular disease; genetics; autoimmunity; vasomotor symptoms; chromosomal abnormality; premature ovarian insufficiency (POI); hormone replacement therapy (HRT); ovulation induction

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) occurs in at least 1% of all women and causes life-long health problems and psychological stress. Infertility caused by POI used to be considered absolute, with infertility treatment having little or no value. Generally, it has been thought that medicine can pro...