Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) (cont.)

The NICHD supports and conducts research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations, including premature ovarian failure. The mission of the NICHD is to ensure that every person is born healthy and wanted, that women suffer no harmful effects from reproductive processes, and that all children have the chance to achieve their full potential for healthy and productive lives, free from disease or disability, and to ensure the health, productivity, independence, and well-being of all people through optimal rehabilitation. You can contact the NICHD at:

The NICHD Information Resource Center
P.O. Box 3006,
Rockville, MD 20847
1-800-370-2943
Fax: (301) 984-1473
E-mail: NICHDClearinghouse@mail.nih.gov
Internet: www.nichd.nih.gov

References: A Physician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis. National Osteoporosis Foundation, Washington, DC; 1998, 2000.

High Blood Cholesterol: What you need to know. National Cholesterol Education Program, NHLBI, 2001.

SOURCE: National Institute of Child and Health and Human Development

Last Editorial Review: 4/17/2009

Source: MedicineNet.com
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