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Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is a condition causing menopause before age 40, resulting in severe repercussions for women, including infertility and health complications. Unlike typical menopause, where women stop menstruating, POI involves the ovaries ceasing function while still potentially retaining some egg production. Many women only discover they have POI after noticing unexplained symptoms, such as erratic menstrual cycles or emotional instability, often attributing their experiences to normal life stress. Understanding this condition is crucial as it can significantly alter a woman's life course, even pushing conversations about family planning and health management to an earlier age.