Alternative Names & Classifications:
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (CLINICAL)
Description
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is characterized by the depletion or dysfunction of ovarian follicles well before the typical age of natural menopause. It is not always permanent; some women may have intermittent ovarian function. The drop in estrogen levels leads to menopausal symptoms, bone density loss, and a high risk of infertility, often heavily impacting the patient's psychological well-being.