Symptoms of Premature Menopause, Causes of early menopause
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Loading ...Natural menopause begins after 40. Sometimes, however a woman will begin menopause earlier, but when she does that’s called premature menopause. There are a few reasons why this may occur. For instance, a hysterectomy that includes the removal of ovaries will lead to premature menopause. In addition, there are other hormonal imbalances, medical treatments and illnesses which may lead to this condition.
Menopause heralds the cessation of the menstrual cycle and the end of a woman’s ability to conceive a child. A characteristic of this process is that the ovaries stop producing eggs and hormone production is drastically reduced.
In premature menopause something happens in the woman to escalate the process. Sometimes this catalyst is related to hormone fluctuations. An example of this is premature ovarian failure. Changes in hormone levels cause the ovaries to stop producing eggs. This condition is not necessarily permanent.
Medical procedures may also put a woman into premature menopause. Endometriosis is one example of how this may happen. Endometriosis happens when uterine tissue grows unchecked and sometimes it spreads as far as the fallopian tubes and ovaries. This can be quite painful, and may also lead to excessive bleeding. A doctor may recommend a complete hysterectomy that includes ovary removal. Radiation and chemotherapy may also lead to premature menopause. This is often referred to as induced menopause.
Premature menopause arrives with the same set of signs and symptoms as does natural menopause. However, the abrupt nature of onset may be shocking to a woman who is going through the process. Unlike most women, she may not have much warning at all about the profound changes happening in her body. In addition, rather than gradual changes that occur over years, her changes can happen seemingly overnight. Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, painful sexual relationships and moodiness may all be present in premature menopause.
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