The prevalence of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is approximately 1%. It is a clinical syndrome defined by loss of ovarian activity before age 40 and characterised by menstrual disturbance (oligoamenorrhea), raised gonadotrophins and low oestradiol.
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