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Early Menopause

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Professionally written articles on the subject of premature and early menopause (POI/POF)

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Hormone Level Tests

This article deals with the various diagnostic tests that exist to determine if you are going through early…
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Surgical Menopause: A Detailed Look

A major cause of early menopause, surgical menopause is believed to affect approximately 2 million women annually. Commonly it results from a what's known as a bilateral oophorectomy (the removal of both ovaries), a surgical procedure that may be performed for many reasons...
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Causes of Early Menopause

In some cases, the reason is clear: you’ve had your ovaries surgically removed, have a family history of…
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Glossary

This page is a collection of definitions for terms used in discussion about Early Menopause.  Its intended to…
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Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)

Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a condition that used to be commonly called “premature menopause”. It’s marked by post-menopausal…
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Vitamins & Minerals

EarlyMenopause.com does not recommend specific supplements or brands. Please speak to your doctor or health professional before beginning…
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FAQs about Early Menopause

Q: I’ve got a lot of the symptoms I’ve seen listed. What tests should I ask my doctor…
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Symptoms of Early Menopause

In this helpsheet you will find more information on the most common physical symptoms, why you get them…