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During early menopause, a woman is experiencing both physical and emotional changes. All of these changes are greatly affected by the fluctuation in hormone levels that occurs during early menopause. Women who experience early menopause have the same concerns that women who have natural menopause at average age have. However, they do have a few additional concerns that have an effect on their emotional well-being.

For many women, sleep patterns are interrupted during early menopause. This is often caused by night sweats. This interruption in sleep patterns, along with the fluctuating hormones, can make a woman quite irritable. While this irritability has an effect on the people around you, it actually has a greater impact on your emotional health. You can feel that your emotions are out of control, and that you’re possibly ‘losing your minds.’

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Fortunately, you’re not ‘losing your minds.’ For many women, a doctor’s confirmation of early menopause comes as a great relief. It’s an explanation for the emotional roller coaster you’ve been on. However, often, it brings about new concerns that affect your emotional well-being.
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Most women think that menopause doesn’t occur until a woman is in her late forties or early to mid fifties. However, many women and I begin to experience menopause or early menopause symptoms before the age of forty. We mistakenly think we’re too young to begin menopause. So we don’t associate the symptoms we’re experiencing are due to early menopause symptoms.

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Early menopause symptoms are basically the same as symptoms associated with natural menopause. However, women who experience symptoms of menopause at an early age should consult with a doctor to ensure that the symptoms are actually early menopause symptoms, and not symptoms of something more serious. You should also note that scientists believe that women who experience early menopause tend to feel the symptoms of menopause more intensely than women who experience natural menopause later in life.
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Women gain weight in perimenopause – especially around their waist and hips—even if they are dieting. Why does this happen? The culprit is the link between hormonal balance and body fat. One link is between insulin metabolism and body fat. Many people eat foods that are high in carbohydrates such as processed foods (pasta, breads, most snacks, beer, wine etc.) Eventually this type of diet can create a condition known as insulin resistance. When your body becomes resistant to insulin it will convert every calorie into fat – even if you’re dieting and doing what you can to keep the weight off. Insulin resistance will not allow you to burn fat when you exercise.

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Another link is between stress and body fat. Stress hormones block weight loss. Even if you’re eating adequately, your body will interpret stress as a famine. Your body thinks it’s necessary to store every spare calorie as fat. Many of us combine a high carbohydrate diet with a high stress lifestyle, which doubles the chances of weight gain.
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Many women mistakenly believe that they cannot become pregnant during early menopause. However, pregnancy during early menopause is entirely possible, unless the uterus has been surgically removed by hysterectomy. You are still at risk for pregnancy until you have completely stopped ovulating.

A pregnancy that occurs during early menopause is considered a high risk pregnancy, because when a woman reaches her late thirties, or when menopause begins, the quality of the eggs is diminished and the lining of the uterus begins to thin as well. This makes the risk of miscarriage very high.

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Since periods become irregular, or non-existent, knowing for sure when you are ovulating can become quite difficult. So, while the chances of becoming pregnant have diminished by about 50%, you still must continue to use contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
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During early menopause, periods become irregular, but bleeding is quite normal. In most cases, there’s no need for concern. Light spotting may also occur. However, there are some instances where bleeding is not normal during early menopause, and treatment should be sought.

Irregular menstrual periods can occur for up to six months in early menopause before the periods stop altogether. Bleeding should not be any heavier than your normal period. In most cases it will be even lighter than normal.

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If you begin to bleed again, after you have not had any bleeding for the previous six months, you should seek medical treatment, as this is not normal. The only time this may be normal is if you are just beginning estrogen treatment. If this is the case, your doctor can give you more information as to what you can expect in terms of bleeding.
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What Causes Early Menopause?

In some cases, the reason for early menopause is clear: you’ve had your ovaries surgically removed, have a family history of early menopause, or had ovarian damage due to cancer treatments. These are some of the more obvious factors that can contribute to early menopause. Yet, sometimes the causes are less apparent. You may be wondering, “How did this happen to me?” “I’m too young!” Here are some more possible and common causes of the various conditions commonly refer to as early menopause or premature menopause.

Causes of Premature or Early Menopause (also known as premature ovarian failure)

Autoimmune Disorder

This is a common cause of premature ovarian failure. When this happens, your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. Therefore, your body senses part of itself as an invader – so it sends out antibodies to destroy the supposed threat. These antibodies can then attack your reproductive system, and may interfere with and potentially destroy your ovarian function. If you have a family history of autoimmune disorders or have one yourself (some of which include thyroid disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis), this may be the cause of your early menopause.
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Approximately 1-4% of the female population has Premature Ovarian Failure (POF). Women are normally born with enough eggs in their ovaries so that they can ovulate each month from their first period until about the age of 50. Around that age the supply of eggs is used up and menopause occurs. For girls and young women with POF, something has happened to their supply of eggs in the ovaries. This could be happening for a variety of reasons such as loss of eggs, dysfunctional or problem eggs, and if they have had to have their ovaries removed at a young age. This is not a natural process like menopause because it’s happening way too early in life. Premature Ovarian Failure usually occurs to some women under the age of 40 and can happen as early as your teens.

The Symptoms of Premature Ovarian Failure are much the same as the symptoms for natural menopause only they are occurring at an earlier stage in the woman’s life. Women with POF will stop having periods. Sometimes they will find their periods are normal for a few months and then will skip a few months, becoming irregular. These women may also experience hot flashes and night sweats. They may also experience other symptoms common in menopause such as sleeping problems, mood swings, vaginal dryness, energy loss, low sex drive, painful sex, and bladder control issues.
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The average age range for menopause is 45 - 55 years old, and premature menopause is defined as menopause that occurs in women under the age of 40. It’s hard to imagine that young women in their twenties and even teens can also experience early menopause. It’s rare. But this does happen.

In most cases where a girl experiences early menopause, there is a factor such as hysterectomy, partial hysterectomy, autoimmune disorder, viral infections, or possibly radiation or chemotherapy for cancer treatment. However, there are other factors that can contribute to early menopause in girls.

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Girls with eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia, can experience early menopause. It’s usually temporary that should end once the girl is treated for the eating disorder. Likewise, morbid obesity can cause temporary menopause in girls. Even though temporary menopause comes with the same symptoms of early menopause or natural menopause, because it is a temporary condition, it’s not really considered menopause at all. If left untreated however, temporary menopause caused by morbid obesity, Anorexia Nervosa, or Bulimia can turn to premature menopause. Early menopause, or temporary menopause, can also be caused by taking certain medications or drugs, such as Depakote or steroids.
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Women who experience early menopause have many health concerns that they should address with their doctors. These health concerns cover physical changes to the body, emotional changes, and the risk of greater health problems in the future.

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The emotional health concerns that women face during early menopause include:

1. Emotional distress due to the fact that the childbearing years are over
2. Feelings of being an ‘incomplete’ woman
3. Fear that you can no longer keep up with other women your age who are not experiencing early menopause
4. Depression
5. Other mental and physical changes and symptoms can add additional emotional health concerns as well
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In most cases, early menopause cannot be prevented. Early menopause occurs for a wide variety of reasons, including family history, viral infections, surgeries, and cancer treatments. However, some studies show that women can do various things to prevent the possibility of early menopause.

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Studies have shown that women who smoke are 40% more likely to have early menopause than women who don’t smoke. Smoking lowers estrogen levels, and changes the way that our bodies use estrogen. Some researchers even believe that smoking has an influence on the menstrual cycle. Breaking the smoking habit will greatly reduce your chances of having early menopause. Other research shows smoking intensifies the symptoms associated with menopause.
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