Abstract
There are several causes of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) but all result in
a premature cessation of female reproductive potential, mimicking the normal menopause.
In normal menopause, there is increased cardiovascular risk associated with changes
in body composition (specifically increasing adiposity). We sought to review the literature
on POI in relation to changes in adiposity and related cardiometabolic risk factors.
We conclude that POI patients are usually less obese than reference groups.
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Publication history
Published online: January 24, 2012
Accepted:
December 24,
2011
Received in revised form:
December 21,
2011
Received:
October 9,
2011
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