Diseases and Conditions
Primary ovarian insufficiency
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Factors that increase your risk of developing primary ovarian insufficiency include:
- Age. The risk goes up between ages 35 and 40. Although rare before age 30, primary ovarian insufficiency is possible in younger women and even in teens.
- Family history. Having a family history of primary ovarian insufficiency increases your risk of developing this disorder.
- Ovarian surgery. Surgeries involving the ovaries increase the risk of primary ovarian insufficiency.
