What is premature ovarian failure? This is a condition where the ovaries stop functioning before the age of 35 years. Such patients have high FSH levels and in the menopausal range. This is a very important. cause of infertility. The only treatment for this condition is ivf using donor eggs. Since this condition can persist for several years before the periods actually stop, diagnosing it early is very important so that treatment for infertility can be started early.