Premature syndrome describes ovaries ceasing function before age 40 due to disease, hormonal problems, or surgical removal.

• A. Premature syndrome
• B. Premenstrual syndrome
• C. Menopause
• D. Infertility

Answer: (A)

Early loss of ovarian function before age 40 is described as premature menopause (premature ovarian insufficiency). This means the ovaries stop producing hormones and ovulating earlier than normal, leading to cessation of periods and often infertility. The scenario points to a failure of ovarian activity rather than just premenstrual symptoms, the natural later menopause, or simply infertility as a consequence. In this item, the term used to capture that early ovarian cessation is premature syndrome, which best fits the description.