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Summary

Nonsyndromic primary ovarian insufficiency, which is characterized by amenorrhea with elevated gonadotropin levels, is observed in 1% of otherwise healthy women under the age of 40 years (summary by Wang et al., 2014). For a general phenotypic description and discussion of the genetic heterogeneity of premature ovarian failure, see POF1 (311360). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: MER3, POF9, SEC63D1, Si-11, Si-11-6, helicase, HFM1
    Summary: helicase for meiosis 1

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