ea0090ep924 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2023
Ben Yahia Salwa
, Kraoua Lilia
, Belil Hela
, Maazoul Faouzi
, Mrad Ridha
Background: Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is defined as the loss of ovarian function before age 40. It is characterized by menstrual disturbance with raised gonadotropins (>25 UI/l). It can manifest as primary amenorrhea (PA) or secondary amenorrhea (SA). The causes of POI include chromosomal and genetic defects, autoimmune processes, chemotherapy, radiation, infections, and surgery. However, the etiology remains unidentified in 80% of cases referred to as idiopathic...