Premature Menopause Directory
In the U.S., the average age of onset for "natural" menopause is 51. However, because of genetics, illness, or medical procedures, some women go through menopause before the age of 40. Menopause that occurs before this age, whether natural or induced, is known as premature menopause. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about premature menopause, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Premature Menopause
WebMD provides an overview of premature menopause, including its symptoms and diagnosis.
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Depression Effects on Women: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
WebMD explains how depression in women is treated during various stages of her life, including pregnancy and menopause.
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Breast Cancer and Menopause
WebMD looks at the link between breast cancer and menopause.
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Sex and Menopause
Menopause and postmenopause may affect your sex drive. Find out more from WebMD.
Features
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When Your Period Signals a Problem
Pain, bleeding, and missed periods may be signs that something is wrong.
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Treating Menopause's Secret Symptom
Most people are aware that women approaching menopause can face a myriad of symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, and trouble with memory. The symptom you may not have heard about is atrophic vaginitis, a common condition that can have a major impact on intimate relationships and overall quality of life. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and there are many effective treatments.
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The Change Before 'The Change'
Hot Flashes, Infertility, Happen Earlier Than You'd Expect
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Why Women Lose Interest in Sex
Why do women lose interest in sex?
Video
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Pregnancy & Menopause
Ob-Gyn Laura Corio discusses whether birth control is still needed by women going through menopause.
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What Are Bioidentical Hormones?
Laura Corio, MD, explains bioidentical hormones.
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Exercise & Menopause
Ob-Gyn Laura Corio talks about the importance of exercise during menopause.
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What Are the Symptoms of Perimenopause?
Ob-Gyn Laura Corio explains the symptoms of perimenopause.