Do I have Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)?

This 24-page booklet is part of the NICHD's research portfolio in women's health. Premature ovarian failure (POF), also known as primary ovarian insufficiency, describes a loss of ovarian function before normal menopause. This booklet for women and their families explains POF, its possible causes, its symptoms, and its treatments and explains some NICHD research on the condition.