The genetic basis of premature ovarian failure.
Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a common condition, affecting approximately 1:100 women. It is characterised by amenorrhea, hypoestrogenism, and elevated gonadotrophin levels in women under the age of 40. It is often an unexpected and distressing diagnosis, which coincides with infertility and menopausal symptoms. There is a well recognised genetic basis to the development of POF. Our laboratory has identified several candidate genes associated with POF.
Woad
Kathryn J
KJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Watkins
Wendy J
WJ
Prendergast
Deborah
D
Shelling
Andrew N
AN
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D016649:Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / Q000235:genetics*