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Health Line
8 hours ago
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- Health Line
Can IVF Cause Early Menopause?
No, in vitro fertilization (IVF) cannot cause early menopause. It is a common misconception that IVF can quicken the transition to menopause by causing you to 'run out of eggs' at a faster rate. However, there is no evidence to suggest that this is true. Menopause that occurs before the age of 45 is considered early. There are various factors that may contribute to early menopause, including: having a family history of early menopause smoking, which may also lead to more severe menopause symptoms having or having had chemotherapy having a bilateral oophorectomy, which is the surgical removal of the ovaries having a hysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus having autoimmune conditions, like thyroid disease and rheumatoid arthritis It's also important to note that early menopause may not be linked to a condition or treatment and occur with no clear reason. How do I know if I'm going through early menopause? The most common sign of early menopause is having irregular periods or periods that stop completely before the age of 45. You may also experience the following symptoms: hot flashes difficulty sleeping night sweats vaginal dryness low mood anxiety reduced sex drive If you think you may be experiencing early menopause, consider speaking with a healthcare professional. They can run blood tests to confirm this and suggest treatment options to help you manage symptoms.
Vogue
12-05-2025
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- Vogue
Not Feeling Like Yourself? The Signs of Early Menopause
These days, it seems that everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Michelle Obama is talking about perimenopause and menopause. And, thank goodness. After all, the more awareness we bring to this once-taboo topic, the better chance we all have of coping with the hot flashes, mood changes, and lower libido it inevitably brings. There is, however, one topic that isn't as regularly discussed: premature or early menopause, which, according to the National Institutes of Health, impacts approximately 5% of women. 'Early menopause occurs when a woman goes through menopause at an earlier age,' explains Dr. Roger Lobo of Columbia University Fertility Center. 'We typically classify early menopause as menopause with an onset before age 45. Premature menopause is prior to age 40—before age 45 it is earlier but not premature.' Causes of early menopause When it arrives unexpectedly, menopause's impact on physical and emotional health 'can be significant,' says Dr. Alexandra Henríquez Linares, a specialist in gynecological oncology, breast pathology, and integrative medicine. This is because the decline in estrogen and progesterone production that takes place between 45 and 55 years of age is usually progressive, while early menopause often occurs more abruptly. In most cases there is no clear cause, although Henríquez says there are several factors that may influence early menopause. Genetics: If your mother or grandmother had menopause very young, it may be hereditary. Autoimmune diseases: Early menopause may be related to lupus or autoimmune hypothyroidism. Aggressive medical treatments: Radical surgeries, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy could accelerate the process. Environmental factors: Toxins such as tobacco, heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, or industrial chemicals and plastics could act as endocrine disruptors, which confuse our endocrine system by decreasing ovarian reserve. Viral infections: such as mumps in childhood, although this is less common. Symptoms of early menopause Early or premature menopause has the same symptoms as natural menopause. 'Those who have early menopause will see a stop to monthly menstruation and can also see other common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty sleeping, and vaginal dryness,' explains Lobo.
