Chromosome territories, X;Y translocation and Premature Ovarian Failure: is there a relationship?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a secondary hypergonadotrophic amenorrhea occurring before the age of 40 and affecting 1-3% of females. Chromosome anomalies account for 6-8% of POF cases, but only few cases are associated with tra...

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Main Authors: Betri Enrico, Lucchini Valeria, Villa Nicoletta, Baronchelli Simona, Lissoni Sara, Cavalli Pietro, Dalprà Leda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Molecular Cytogenetics
Online Access:http://www.molecularcytogenetics.org/content/2/1/19