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Fertility Glossary

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)

Ovaries stopping normal function before age 40.

POI causes irregular or absent periods with raised FSH. Occasional ovulation can still occur, so contraception is needed if pregnancy is not wanted. Hormone therapy protects bone and heart health, and donor eggs are the treatment with the highest chance of pregnancy.

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