premature menopause
Ovaries quit young
Premature menopause is the permanent end of menstruation occurring before age 40, significantly earlier than the typical range of 45-55.
It may result from genetics, autoimmune conditions, surgery, or cancer treatment.
The condition brings early onset of menopausal symptoms and ends fertility: She went through premature menopause after chemotherapy.
Also called premature ovarian failure or primary ovarian insufficiency.
- earlyOccurring before expected
- early onsetBeginning before typical age
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- hormone replacementSupplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
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- Infertilityinfertility, male infertility, low sperm count, PCOS, endometriosis
- Hormonal Disordershypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes
- menstrual problemsamenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular periods, heavy periods, painful periods
- Pregnancy Issuesmiscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, stillbirth
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