Primary Ovarian Insufficiency A Clinical Guide to Early Menopause
Presenting the most current and relevant information on the diagnosis and management of primary ovarian insufficiency, also known as premature ovarian failure (POI/POF), this book presents two equally important voices. The first is the scientific, ev
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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Nanette F. Santoro • Amber R. Cooper Editors
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency A Clinical Guide to Early Menopause
Editors Nanette F. Santoro Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Colorado Aurora, CO, USA
Amber R. Cooper Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Washington University St. Louis, MO, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-22490-9 ISBN 978-3-319-22491-6 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-22491-6
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Preface
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), formerly called “premature ovarian failure,” occurs in about 1–2 % of adult women under the age of 40. Its prevalence shows some variation across populations of women, but overall represents a condition that is neither rare nor common. It is rare enough to make it challenging to study systematically, and its rarity is often cited as a reason to consider it a low priority for research. It is rare enough that women searching for doctors with extensive knowledge of the condition may be frustrated, depending upon their geographic location. Fortunately, it is common enough so that women who suffer from this condition can find each other, compare notes on their treatment, and help drive the conversation about best practices and treatments for women with POI. This volume was created by those of us who care for women with POI and women who have been diagnosed with POI, who have braved the diagnostic hurdles and the process of finding optimal treatment. Beyond the immediate healthcare needs of women with POI lie a number of psychological and social issues that, if unattended, threaten to disrupt relationships and harm a woman’s sen
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