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5 Causes of Early or Premature Menopause in Women
According to recent studies, one out of every 100 women suffers from early menopausal symptoms before the age of 40. Early menopause can cause symptoms and health problems that are similar to those of regular menopause such as heart disease and depression, making it difficult to distinguish it from regular menopause. Here’s a guide that can help you with the causes and symptoms of early menopause.
What is premature menopause?
Premature or early menopause is the condition in which ovaries cease producing hormones and periods stop at an earlier age than usual (the average age for menopause is above 50 usually). Early menopause is defined as menopause that occurs before the age of 45, premature menopause happens before the age of 40. Experts say that about 5% of women go through early menopause on an average. However, it might occur sooner than expected due to various reasons.
What are the causes of early or premature menopause?
The following are some of the causes of early or premature menopause:
Smoking
According to research, women who smoke may experience menopause two years earlier than nonsmokers. They may also experience more severe symptoms of menopause.
Removal of ovaries during surgery
Bilateral oophorectomy (OH-fuh-REK-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of both ovaries. The procedure stops your periods, and your hormone levels start to decline rapidly. Hot flashes and decreased sexual desire are common complaints of menopause.
Chemotherapy and pelvic radiation
These cancer therapies can harm your ovaries, causing your periods to stop permanently or temporarily. You may also have difficulty getting pregnant or be unable to conceive again. According to expert gynecologists, women who are younger at the time of chemotherapy or radiation are less likely to experience menopause.
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is a surgery in which the uterus is removed. Some women can keep their ovaries after a hysterectomy. But in this condition, they will no longer have a period cycle and are unable to become pregnant. However, because their ovaries continue to produce hormones, they may not experience menopause immediately but will do so one or two years earlier than the natural time.
Certain medical conditions
AIDS and HIV infection also place one at a risk for the condition.
People with chromosome abnormalities may experience early menopause.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome causes extreme exhaustion, weakness, muscle and joint pain, memory loss, headache, unrefreshing sleep and early menopause.
How can one recognize that they’re experiencing early or premature menopause?
Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, irregular periods and sleep issues are some of the symptoms of early menopause. If you haven't had your period for four months in a row, consult your doctor immediately. Natural tonics like Rosa Period Potion from Imbue can also help treat your irregular periods. If you want to know whether you can still get pregnant, you can choose to get tested with the Rosa Ovulation Test Kit, in the first few days of your menstrual cycle (when your period starts) or get your hormone levels checked by a doctor.
