Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and Ovarian Aging

Lauren Verrilli

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2023.08.004

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency and Ovarian Aging

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2023 Dec;50(4):653-661. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2023.08.004.

Author

Lauren Verrilli¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 37914485
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2023.08.004

Abstract

Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a complex condition of aberrant ovarian aging. POI etiologies are varied, and most cases have no identifiable underlying cause. Caring for women with POI requires an approach that understands the importance of ovarian function in a variety of target organs and tissues.

Keywords: Ovarian aging; Premature menopause; Primary ovarian insufficiency.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aging
Female
Humans
Menopause, Premature*
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency* / etiology
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency* / therapy