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Premature Ovarian Failure

See Also
1. Secondary Amenorrhea
Causes
1. Chromosomal Abnormality
  1. X-Chromosome abnormality
  2. Y-Chromosome presence abnormality
2. Mumps
3. Autoimmune Disease directed at Ovary
Labs
1. Fasting Serum Glucose
2. Calcium
3. Phosphorus
4. Total protein
5. Albumin to globulin ratio
6. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
7. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
8. Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
9. Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
10. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
11. Morning Serum Cortisol Level
12. Consider Karyotype
Management
1. Estrogen Replacement Therapy
2. Pregnancy only possible with donor implantation

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