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Ovarian Hypofunction
Alternate Names : Premature Ovarian Failure
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Ovarian Hypofunction Treatment
Women with ovarian hypofunction who want to become pregnant may be particularly concerned about their ability to conceive. Those younger than age 30 may undergo a chromosome analysis to check for abnormalities. Older women approaching menopause do not usually need this test.
Estrogen therapy is often successful in treating the menopausal symptoms caused by ovarian hypofunction, but it will not increase a woman's chances of becoming pregnant. Less than 10% of women with this condition will be able to conceive. The chance of successfully conceiving increases to 50% by implanting a fertilized egg from another woman (a donor egg).
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• Definition
• Ovarian Hypofunction Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Ovarian Hypofunction Symptoms & Signs
• Ovarian Hypofunction Diagnosis & Tests
• Ovarian Hypofunction Treatment
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Review Date : 2/1/2002
Reviewed By : Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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