10 Myths Men Believe About Menopause |
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Does Menopause Occur at 50?
HE SAYS
Menopause invariably occurs at age 50.
SHE SAYS
Wake up and smell the coffee, darling. Age 50 is not the only age during which women undergo the change. Statistics indicate that approximately one in a hundred women goes through menopause at age 40 or younger. The average age of menopause is currently about 52, however, with an average age span from 45 to 55.
It should be noted that early menopause can occur as a result of surgery. Surgically induced menopause is also referred to as artificial menopause. For example, when a woman has a hysterectomy or uterine removal with ovarian removal; this is artificial menopause. According to some experts, early menopause can also be caused by various factors, such as an autoimmune disorder related to poor nutrition or chronic stress resulting in the production of anti-ovarian antibodies.
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