Menopause... All You Need To Know!

Menopause is the point in a women's life when her menstrual periods end. Natural menopause typically happens around age 51. Early menopause is called, when it happens before age of 45yrs

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What causes early menopause? Family history of early Menopause, early Menarche, Chemotherapy/Radiation to Ovaries/Surgical removal of Ovaries; Chromosomal abnormalities like Turner’s syndrome.; Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and Infections like mumps/HIV. Early menopause, also known as premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), refers to the onset of menopause before the age of 40. It can have various effects on a woman's health and well-being. Here are some common effects of early menopause:

1. Infertility: One of the primary effects of early menopause is the loss of fertility. Women with early menopause have a decreased ability to conceive naturally due to a diminished ovarian reserve and irregular or absent menstrual periods.

2. Hormonal changes: Early menopause results in a significant decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels. These hormonal changes can lead to various symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido.

3. Osteoporosis: Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining bone density. With the decline in estrogen levels during early menopause, women are at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened and brittle bones, making them more prone to fractures.