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MENOPAUSE PREMATUREE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
  • Hormones
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
DEF

Premature failure of ovulation associated with the permanent disappearance of oocytes and follicles from the ovary in women under the age of 40.

OBS

If failure occurs while follicles are still present, the condition is called premature ovarian failure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
  • Hormones
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
CONT

La ménopause naturelle se produit habituellement entre 40 et 60 ans - l'âge moyen étant de 51 ans. Si la ménopause s'installe avant 40 ans, on parle d'une ménopause prématurée.

Spanish

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