The topic Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Ovarian Hypofunction.

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• Ovarian Hypofunction is reduced production of female sex hormones due to decrease in ovarian function, before the age of 40 years. The cause may be unknown or can be due to the presence of other underlying conditions such as genetic disorders or infections
• It is characterized by normal serum estrogen levels with very high follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels indicating that the ovaries do not responds to FSH
• Ovarian Hypofunction can be broadly classified into 2 types depending on follicle depletion or dysfunction:
  • The ovarian follicles are depleted, mostly due to unknown condition, or may be due to genetic disorder, autoimmune disease, endometriosis, infection, chemotherapy, and radiation to the pelvic region
  • The number of ovarian follicles are normal, but mature follicles are dysfunctional mostly due to autoimmune damage
• Women with the condition experience symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, mood swings, irregular periods, night sweats, and vaginal dryness
• Ovarian Hypofunction is sometimes known as ‘Premature Menopause’ or ‘Early Menopause’. There is a decreased chance of getting pregnant and increased chance of osteoporosis for women with this condition
• Ovarian Hypofunction cannot be cured, but it may be managed through suitable treatment. The prognosis is generally good

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