Premature menopause is when menopause occurs in a woman before the age of 40. Causes of premature menopause include premature ovarian failure, treatments for cancer and other conditions, surgical removal of the ovaries, or chronic diseases of the pituitary or thyroid gland, or psychiatric disorders. Treatment is directed at menopausal symptoms.
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Treatment & Diagnosis
Medications & Supplements
- clonidine (Catapres, Catapres-TTS)
- estradiol, Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Estrace, and Others
- vitexagnus castus (Chaste Tree, Chaste Berry, Vitex, Monk's Pepper, Agnus Castus, Gattlier, Indian)
- paroxetine (Brisdelle)
- Didronel (etidronate)
- Reclast (zoledronic acid)
- Conjugated Estrogens (Cenestin, Enjuvia, Estrace, and Others)
- estropipate, Ogen
- flibanserin (Addyi)
Prevention & Wellness
- Poor Social Life Could Spell Trouble for Older Women's Bones
- Your Mom Plays a Role in Age at Menopause, Longevity
- Evenity Approved for Osteoporotic Women
- Fewer Periods May Mean Higher Dementia Risk
- Mindfulness Might Ease Menopause Symptoms
- Healthy Lifestyle Makes for a Healthy Heart During Menopause
- Health Tip: Why You May Have Adult Acne
- Health Tip: Manage Hot Flashes
- Scientists Get Closer to Origins of Hot Flashes
- Tackling Menopausal Sleep Problems From Other Angles
- Are Her Chocolate Cravings a Product of the Culture?
- Premature or Early Menopause More Likely in Women Without Kids: Study
- Early Menopause Linked to Higher Heart Disease, Death Risks
- Can Early Menopause Trigger Depression Later in Life?
- Premature Menopause May Affect Women's Brains
- Health Tip: When Early Menopause Strikes
- New Guidelines to Help Breast Cancer Survivors
- Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified
- Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress
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