Can women 25 and under get menopause?
Women can undergo early menopause, usually brought on by medications, surgery (hysterectomy) or premature ovarian failure. It's best to notify your OB/GYN if you begin to experience extremely abnormal periods (going 6 months or more without a period at all) and some of the other symptoms of menopause. While not common, it can be a serious issue requiring treatment.
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Menopause at under 25 would be extremely rare, hun. If you are under 25 and are not having your period, even for a long time (i.e. a year) this is very likely secondary amenorrhea. This could happen for a number of reasons (besides pregnancy). One of them is a hormonal imbalance, as well as excessive exercise or malnutrition. Stress can also be a reason. Your doctor will be able to help you find out why this is happening to you.
http://mayoclinic.com/health/amenorrhea/...
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http://mayoclinic.com/health/amenorrhea/...
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Yes, it's very rare though.
I wouldn't say it's extremely rare, but it's not as common. There are women in their 20s who go through early menopause.
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Very unlikely. Menopause is called “premature” if it happens at or before the age of 40. For some women, it happens naturally. This could be due to family history of premature menopause. For other women, it is brought on by medical means, such as:
* Medical treatments, such as surgery to remove the ovaries
* Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation to the pelvic area that damage the ovaries — although menopause does not always occur
For women who want to have children, premature menopause can be a source of great distress. Women who still want to become pregnant can talk with their doctors about other ways of having children, such as donor egg programs or adoption.
Having premature menopause puts a woman at more risk for osteoporosis later in her life. If you have premature menopause, talk to your doctor about whether MHT might be an option for you. We don’t know for sure how MHT might affect younger women. But some researchers think that for these younger women, the risks of MHT use are likely to be smaller and the benefits greater than those in older women who begin MHT at or beyond the typical age of menopause.
* Medical treatments, such as surgery to remove the ovaries
* Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation to the pelvic area that damage the ovaries — although menopause does not always occur
For women who want to have children, premature menopause can be a source of great distress. Women who still want to become pregnant can talk with their doctors about other ways of having children, such as donor egg programs or adoption.
Having premature menopause puts a woman at more risk for osteoporosis later in her life. If you have premature menopause, talk to your doctor about whether MHT might be an option for you. We don’t know for sure how MHT might affect younger women. But some researchers think that for these younger women, the risks of MHT use are likely to be smaller and the benefits greater than those in older women who begin MHT at or beyond the typical age of menopause.
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