Ovarian hypofunctionFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
Ovarian hypofunction is decreased function of the ovaries, including decreased production of hormones. Alternative Names: Premature ovarian failure Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Ovarian hypofunction may be caused by genetic factors, such as chromosome abnormalities, or it may occur in the presence of autoimmune disorders in which antibodies disrupt normal ovarian function.
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