Secondary ovarian failure refers to the failure of the ovaries to produce mature eggs because of a dysfunction in the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland secretes a hormone called follicle stimulating hormone, which signals the ovaries to develop and mature immature eggs. In cases of secondary ovarian failure, the pituitary gland fails to produce follicle stimulating hormone in sufficient quantities, and thus the ovaries do not receive the necessary signals to stimulate the maturation of eggs.
For more information, see the Female Urogenital System.
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