This site provides support and information for women with Premature Ovarian Failure (POF). Endocrine disorder affecting women under 40, causes profound infertility and vasomotor symptoms. Often called Premature or Early Menopause. Includes a POF FAQ full of information, a Listserv, Chat Room, Message Board and answers to POF related questions.

HOME Introduction What is it Causes Symptoms Hormone Tests FAQs HRT HRT (UK) Vitamins Natural Remedies Message Board Special Topics Helpful Books News You Can Use Helpful Links Glossary Chat Buy the book! A website and support community for women who are experiencing early menopause -- menopause years before they expected it....due to natural early menopause; premature ovarian failure; surgery ...

The most common misperception is that POF (premature ovarian failure) just isn t a big deal. Upon hearing of this condition, many who are not affected react with nonchalance saying, I wish I could get out of having my periods 10 years earlier! ...

August 15, 2002 go Advanced Search TODAY'S NEWS EXPLORE ASK THE EXPERTS QUICK POLL FEATURE ARTICLES TECHBIZ NANOTECHNOLOGY CURRENT ISSUE UPCOMING ISSUE PAST ISSUES NEWS January 31, 2001 Premature Menopause Gene For most women, menopause occurs in their late 40s or early 50s. About 1 percent of women, however, experience menopause before the age of 40. Researchers have long known that radiation ...