Die Prämature Menopause.

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ID Serval
serval:BIB_407D86B8B042
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Sous-type
Synthèse (review): revue aussi complète que possible des connaissances sur un sujet, rédigée à partir de l'analyse exhaustive des travaux publiés.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
Die Prämature Menopause.
Périodique
Journal für Menopause
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Wirthner D., Germond M., De Grandi P.
ISSN
1023-0904 (print)
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2000
Volume
1
Pages
14-20
Langue
allemand
Notes
English Abstract
Résumé
The premature ovarian failure (POF) is defined as a amenorrhoea with elevated levels of serum gonadotropins before the age of 40. It occurs in 1% of women. The aetiology of this disorder is still unknown in the majority of cases. Generally, ovarian failure is an irreversible state but there are examples of spontaneous recovery and fertility in such cases. The initial concern of patients with POF is the need for hormone replacement therapy to relieve sympPremature ovarian failure toms of estrogen deficiency, to maintain bone density and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The psychological aspect is important to consider. Ovum donation is the effective treatment for women with POF who desire a pregnancy and who can accept the idea of donated gametes. Nevertheless this procedure will be not allowed in Switzerland
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