Written by Kayla Williams - January 29, 2023
Menopause is a natural process that occurs at the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It marks the end of her periods and fertility, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. But for some women, menopause can occur much earlier than expected—sometimes as early as their mid-20s. This is known as premature menopause.
Although premature menopause may seem unlikely to most women in their 20s, it does happen. The average age for women to enter into menopausal transition is 51. Premature menopause has been linked to infertility, lower bone density, an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as heart disease and stroke—and other issues such as reduced libido or sexual satisfaction.
What Causes Menopause in Your 20s?
There are many potential causes of premature menopause. One of the most common is genetic factors – if other female relatives went through early menopause (before 40), you could be more likely to experience it yourself. Other causes include chemotherapy or radiation treatments that damage the ovaries; pituitary disorders; certain autoimmune diseases; surgical removal of the ovaries; and extreme stress levels that affect hormone production.
Symptoms of Premature Menopause
The symptoms of premature menopause are similar to those experienced by women who go through natural menopause later in life: Hot flushes/night sweats, mood swings and changes in sex drive being among them. However, since these symptoms could signal other health conditions too (such as thyroid problems) it’s important to get help from a doctor so they (or another healthcare professional) can make an accurate diagnosis and recommend treatment options.
Diagnosing Premature Menopause
The first step towards determining whether someone has gone through premature or natural menopausal transition is taking their medical history into account along with any family history linked with earlier-than-expected onset of symptoms associated with menopausal transition e.g., hot flashes/night sweats, irregular menstruation etc.. A blood test measuring hormone levels such as FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) may also be done which would confirm a diagnosis if results show abnormally high numbers over 30 mIU/mL for estrogen levels & 20 mIU/mL for FSH levels associated with pre-menopausal states clearly indicating early decline in hormones caused by ovarian failure resulting from premature ovarian insufficiency /premature ovarian failure .
Treatment Options Available
For some cases, no treatment option may be necessary – particularly if a patient experiences few or no signs or symptoms after her period ends completely but other treatments may need to be explored depending on each individual situation: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help address uncomfortable symptoms & prevent further bone loss due to osteoperosis while medications such as antidepressants might also be recommended by doctors based on individual needs & response to them . Even lifestyle changes like diet modification ,stress management techniques , regular exercise etc can reduce unpleasant side effects associated with early decline in hormones apart from providing a host of well being benefits related to healthy living .
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