Premature ovarian failure: treatment strategies.

Premature ovarian failure is a relatively common condition whose diagnosis, despite several known etiologies, most often results from an unknown cause. Treatment options for the women not desirous of pregnancy are straightforward and consist of hormone replacement therapy. For the patient who hopes to attain a pregnancy, treatment is much more complex and has, in the past not held much promise. However, with the advent of the use of donor oocytes, an extremely effective option is available.