Causes of Menopause

Naturally occurring menopause is a natural life event initiated when a woman’s ovaries cease producing eggs, typically between 45 and 55 years. The concept of ovarian reserve is explored, and how the ovaries produce lower levels of essential hormones, resulting in erratic menstrual cycles. Early menopause occurring between 40 and 45 years and late menopause, after 55 years, is also covered.

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) often leads to earlier than average menopause, specifically, premature menopause, which occurs before the age of 40. POI disrupts the normal menstrual cycle and often results in infertility as a woman’s ovaries fail to release eggs regularly. The effects of POI on health are explored, as are treatment options for those planning to conceive.

Induced menopause can result from surgical or medical interventions that directly affect a woman’s reproductive organs. The causes are explored, as are the effects of induced menopause. This can cause more severe and often immediate menopausal symptoms, particularly for women experiencing premature or early menopause.