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Premature ovarian failure is most often defined as the cessation of ovarian function prior to the age of 40.

But to young Brittany Norwood, 19, of Parkers Chapel, POF started much earlier – on her 13th birthday – when her menstrual cycles completely stopped.

Because so little is known about the condition – especially at such an early age – Brittany decided to call Dr. Phil (McGraw), whose claim to fame rose after numerous special guest appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Late in 2007, according to the website about Dr. Phil, be began promotin...