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Follow the links below to find information on early, or premature, menopause.
Reviewed July 2009
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Early menopause
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Menopause occurring before the age of 45 years is regarded as premature (early onset) menopause.
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Jul 2009
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Early menopause symptoms
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Menopause before the age of 40 is termed 'early menopause'. It may occur spontaneously as a result of early failure of the ovaries, or be caused surgically when a woman has her ovaries removed, or caused chemically by chemotherapy for cancer.
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Jul 2009
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Menopause - premature (early) menopause
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Better Health Channel
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Premature or early menopause occurs before the age of 40 years. This may be brought on by medical treatments such as chemotherapy or surgery, or have no obvious cause. The loss of fertility can be devastating for women undergoing early menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) also known as hormone therapy (HT) may be advised to counteract the health risks of early onset of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
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Jul 2008
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Risks
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Lack of female hormones after menopause may lead to: thinning of the bones (osteoporosis) leading to increase risk of fractures and an increase in the risk of heart attack.
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Jul 2008
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Premature ovarian failure
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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In women who experience a spontaneous early menopause, this is termed premature ovarian failure (POF).
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May 2008
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Food and your life stages
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Better Health Channel
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Nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and ageing all place extra demands on the body. Babies, adults, pregnant and nursing (breastfeeding) women and older people all have different needs for their diet. A varied diet that concentrates on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dairy foods and lean meats can fulfil most needs.
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Apr 2008
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| Title: |
Early menopause
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Menopause before the age of 40 is termed 'early menopause'. It may occur spontaneously as a result of early failure of the ovaries, or be caused surgically when a woman has her ovaries removed, or caused chemically by chemotherapy for cancer.
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Dec 2007
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Early menopause therapies
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Due to long term effects of oestrogen deficiency, the risks of developing osteoporosis or heart disease are considerably higher than for women reaching menopause at the expected age. For this reason, it is of extreme importance that advice is sought from your doctor.
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Dec 2007
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Other therapies
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women who experience early menopause may decide to try a variety of complementary therapies to manage symptoms or create more comfort for themselves.
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Dec 2007
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Management
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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If a woman experiences menopause before the age of 40 years she is considered to have had an early or premature menopause. Managing early menopause requires attention to both emotional and physical aspects of your life.
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Dec 2007
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Early/premature menopause definitions
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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When menopause occurs before the age of 40, it is called premature or early menopause.
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Dec 2007
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Diagnosis
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Premature menopause should be considered in any woman presenting with a history of secondary amenorrhoea or menstrual disturbance regardless of whether they have menopausal symptoms.
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Nov 2007
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Causes of premature menopause
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The cause of premature menopause is unknown in the majority of women (occurring in up to 60 percent cases in one series) and is classified as karyotypically normal spontaneous POF.
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Nov 2007
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Incidence and risk factors
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The prevalence of spontaneous premature menopause is generally accepted as 1 percent of women aged less than 40 years and 0.1 percent for those less than 30 years (based on population studies of predominately Caucasian women).
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Nov 2007
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Clinical presentation
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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The clinical presentation of premature menopause (PM) is variable. Menstrual disturbance is the commonest reported presenting symptom; however, there is no particular menstrual pattern which could indicate PM.
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Nov 2007
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Other therapies
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women diagnosed with premature ovarian failure may look to complementary therapies for advice and management of their individual symptoms.
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Jun 2007
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Emotional health
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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If a woman experiences menopause before the age of 40 years she is considered to have had an early or premature menopause. Along with the physical changes that occur during menopause, women who experience this change early in life may also experience changes in mood and emotional wellbeing.
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May 2006
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Lifestyle
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Lifestyle issues are relevant to well being of women at every life stage from adolescence to midlife and beyond.
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Mar 2006
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Personal stories
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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For more than 15 years, Maree, aged 38 years, has been on a roller-coaster trying to deal with premature menopause.
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Jul 2005
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Early menopause information
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| Publisher: |
The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Early menopause contacts around Australia.
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| Date: |
Jul 2005
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