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Ovarian Diseases

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This chapter discusses ovarian diseases such as the failure of ovarian follicular function that results in infertility. Failure of follicle formation or early follicle loss can result in failure of pubertal progression and severe early osteoporosis. Less severe disruption or later follicle loss can result in premature ovarian failure or early menopause. Disruption of the normal balance of hormone production can alter the ovarian cycle and adversely affect other organ systems such as the central nervous or cardiovascular systems.

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McGee, E.A., Loucks, T.L. (2006). Ovarian Diseases. In: Runge, M.S., Patterson, C. (eds) Principles of Molecular Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-963-9_46

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