Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (Premature Ovarian Failure)
Medically reviewed by Leyla Bilali, RN
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a potential cause of female infertility. Also known as premature ovarian failure, women with POI don’t ovulate regularly and are unlikely to conceive with their own eggs. The most successful fertility treatment option is IVF with an egg or embryo donor.