Premature Menopause

 

Menopause


According to the Mayo Clinic, roughly 1 percent of women experience premature menopause. Premature menopause is when a female experiences menopause before the age of 40. Women typically experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. Menopause occurs 12 months after a woman’s last period, meaning that she no longer has a menstrual cycle.

The main cause of premature menopause is that a woman’s ovaries stop producing normal levels of hormones. Premature menopause is often induced because of life-threatening conditions or genetic conditions.

Reasons why menopause is induced:

· Chemotherapy

· Radiation

· Autoimmune disorder

· Health Conditions

How is menopause induced?

Menopause can be induced when a woman’s ovaries are removed, or her menstrual period stops due to damage of the ovary by medical treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation.

 

Symptoms of premature menopause:

Some women may experience premature menopause that is not induced. Those who do experience natural premature menopause are at greater risk for health problems later in life. Women that experience natural premature menopause experience similar symptoms to women the experience natural menopause. These symptoms are:

· Hot flashes

· Sleep disturbance

· Vaginal dryness

· Mood changes

· Weight gain

Premature menopause and fertility:

When women experience menopause that means that they are no longer able to conceive. Women who go through premature menopause experience infertility sooner than expected, which can result in depression and sadness. Women that aren’t prepared for early infertility and still want to have a baby can become depressed knowing they will not be able to carry a child.

 

If you have symptoms of depression consult your doctor for help.

 

In conclusion:

If you believe you are experiencing premature menopause consult a menopause specialist for any questions. Premature menopause can come naturally or be induced, and, in both cases, women can experience health problems later in life. At Stetho Health Systems we want women to be aware of premature menopause so that they can seek the help they need.

 


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