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Differences Noted Between Early Menopause and Premature Menopause.
from: Pat MoauroMenopause has always been associated with women who have thinning gray hair, facial wrinkles, and a big number on their birthday cakes. But shockingly, menopause can come right after high school graduation. Reality bites.
Early menopause and premature menopause happen in about 1% of women between the ages of 15 and 45. While these two seem the same, they are actually two different things. It's considered early menopause when it happens before a woman turns 45. However, if menopause occurs before a woman is 40, it's called premature menopause.
Early menopause and premature menopause in women are caused for a number of apparent reasons; however, doctors are unable to explain why some younger women are experiencing early or premature menopause. The most evident causes though are:
Premature Ovarian Failure (POV)
This is the naturally-occurring premature menopause. This means that a woman's ovaries fail to function properly. The ovaries may have stopped producing eggs or the hormones needed for ovulation. POV is caused by several factors. Sixty-five percent of POV cases are due to autoimmune disorders. This is characterized when the body produces antibodies for its own products. Another factor is genetics. A small percentage of women have the tendency to start menopause early like their mothers. Some women though are just born with fewer eggs than the body requires, resulting in early menopause.
Surgical Menopause
Health reasons may require women to undergo surgery which would result in early menopause. This is a conscious decision by women to have menopause earlier than they normally would have it because it's the best option with regards to their health. One such surgery is hysterectomy or the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and sometimes the ovaries.
Menopause Due To Chemotherapy
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can actually result in early menopause. While these treatments are aimed at destroying cancer cells, healthy cells, particularly the ovarian cells, are also destroyed during these processes. Some cancer patients who have gone through these treatments have temporary menopause, while others menopause permanently.
Menopause Due To Infection
Menopause can also be caused by infections associated with tuberculosis and mumps, although this rarely occurs. These infections sometimes infect the ovaries which can result in an early menopause.
Early menopause can happen to a woman years before it normally should. However, this doesn't mean that she is any sicker than the woman who had her menopause at 50. The important consideration is what changes you are willing to accept and practice to have a healthy life after menopause.
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