Women's Health Conference Oct 10-12, 2003, Illinois

Premature ovarian failure (POF)is a loss of ovarian function in women
under 40. Women suffering POF face the same symptoms and health risks
that women in menopause face. The average age for the onset of POF is
age 27 years old.

While premature ovarian failure can occur naturally, it can also occur
after chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and after reproductive
surgeries such as hysterectomy and tubal ligation.

The national Premature Ovarian Failure Support Group
(www.POFsupport.org) announces that this years conference, titled
"Faces of POF", will be held October 10-12 in Elk Grove Village,
Illinois.