From the series of articles written by the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health featuring each month in Medical Observer.

 Management of Premature Menopause (128.62 KB)

Delayed diagnosis, menopausal symptoms, infertility, increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and osteoporosis are just some of the issues confronting young women with premature menopause (PM). Psychological distress including depression, altered body image and ‘feeling old before my time’ is also commonly experienced.

Full article and references are available at 2008 May - Management of Premature Menopause

Content Updated March 12, 2008