Can menopause occur before the age of 40?

How Is Premature Menopause Treated? Can Premature Menopause Be Reversed? In the U.S., the average age of onset for "natural" menopause is 51. However, because of genetics, illness, or medical procedures, some women go through menopause before the age of 40. read more

Menopause age occurs at the age of 40 to 50 and the average age is 51 but there are cases where menopause can occur before the age. Early menopause symptoms are same as menopause symptoms age like hot flashes, loss of bone density, increase in weight, increased risk of heart diseases, anxiety, mood swings, thinning of hair and skin. read more

However, because of genetics, illness, or medical procedures, some women go through menopause before the age of 40. Menopause that occurs before this age, whether natural or induced, is known as "premature" menopause. read more

The average age for menopause onset in the United States is 51 years old, according to the National Institute on Aging. Early menopause usually refers to onset before age 40. Menopause occurs when your ovaries stop producing estrogen, the hormone that controls the reproductive cycle. read more