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Health Professionals Early/Premature Menopause
About Early/ Premature Menopause
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- Early menopause occurs when menstrual periods permanently stop before the age of 45 years.
- Menopause before the age of 40 is termed 'premature menopause'
- There are many possible causes for spontaneous menopause but in over 50 per cent, no cause is found.
- Early menopause may impact on many different aspects of life including physical and psychological wellbeing.
- Women need specialised management including hormone replacement therapy, counseling and ongoing long-term follow up.
- The long-term risks of early menopause include early onset of osteoporosis and heart disease.
- Early menopause causes loss of fertility.
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Content updated November 3 2010
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