Are You Going Through Early Menopause?

Premature menopause occurs before the age of 40. It only affects 1% of women.

• Some women just naturally begin to experience hormonal changes earlier in life.

• Induced menopause can occur when a medical treatment such as chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery removes or seriously damages both ovaries.

• Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is a condition in which younger women only have occasional periods or no periods at all, and elevated follicle-stimulating hormone levels, signifying a decreased number of eggs in their ovaries

The Symptoms of Premature Menopause

Regardless of the reason, if a woman’s menopause comes before the age of 40, she will spend more years without the benefits of estrogen and is at greater risk for some significant health problems later in life, such as osteoporosis and heart disease. Premature menopause can also cause distress for women who want to have children. Addressing the emotional impact of premature menopause, and exploring options for having a child, may be as important as addressing the physical issues.

Managing Early Menopause

Whatever the cause, it is especially important to find a menopause practitioner who is a specialist to guide you through the symptoms and consequences of your individual menopausal life circumstances.

Tara Allmen, MD Credentials:
– Board Certified Gynecologist and Nationally Certified Menopause Practitioner
– New York City’s Leading Expert In Menopause
– President, North American Menopause Society Foundation
– Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
– New York City’s Top Gynecologist, 2015
– Five Star Rating From Doctor’s Choice Awards
– Five Star Rating From HealthGrades