Which term refers to the condition in which the ovaries stop functioning before age 40?

• A. Premature syndrome
• B. Metrorrhagia
• C. Oligomenorrhea
• D. PMDD

Answer: (A)

Early cessation of ovarian function before age 40 is known as premature ovarian failure (also called premature ovarian insufficiency) or premature menopause. This condition means the ovaries stop producing eggs and hormones early, leading to amenorrhea (no periods), infertility, and symptoms of estrogen deficiency. Among the options, the term that best aligns with this idea is Premature syndrome, since it hints at a premature, or early, disruption of ovarian function. The other terms refer to different menstrual or mood issues: metrorrhagia is irregular bleeding between periods, oligomenorrhea is infrequent periods, and PMDD is a mood disorder linked to the menstrual cycle.