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primary ovarian insufficiency 10

info ยท Genetic

A primary ovarian insufficiency that is characterized by primary amenorrhea, hypergonadotropic ovarian insufficiency, and genomic instability in somatic cells and that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the MCM8 gene on chromosome 20p.

Signs and symptoms

  • Premature ovarian insufficiency
  • Elevated circulating luteinizing hormone level
  • Elevated circulating follicle stimulating hormone level
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Decreased testicular size
  • Primary amenorrhea
  • Azoospermia
  • Hypoplasia of the ovary