All You Need to Know about Premature Menopause

by Shivani Sachdev Founder & Director

Menopause is the natural process that is observed when the end of the menstrual cycle occurs. It is evident when ovaries discontinue the production of eggs and estrogen levels decline in a woman’s body. Estrogen is responsible to regulate the reproductive cycle. Generally, it occurs between the age of 45-55. A condition where a woman suffers from Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) and ovaries stop producing eggs before her 40s, termed Early or Premature Menopause.

 

Reasons for Premature Menopause

Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour – the best gynecologist in Delhi NCR explains the following reasons for preterm menopause.

• Inherited Condition: If the causes of early menopause are not clear, the possible reason for early menopause can be a genetic condition. If your mother has menopaused early, there is a possibility of your early menopause. Fragile X syndrome that can pass through genes, maybe a reason for this condition.
• Radiation or Chemotherapy: Radiation treatment or chemotherapy has a negative impact on the ovaries and estrogen production. Removal of ovaries in case of any ovarian infection is also a reason for early menopause. However, in these cases, the doctor suggests cryopreservation of ovaries or eggs.
• Unhealthy Lifestyle: Smoking and excessive drinking can have adverse effects on estrogen levels. An imbalance diet can lead to low BMI that has an impact on estrogen level as estrogen is stored in the fat tissues.
• Autoimmune Diseases: Thyroid and arthritis are autoimmune diseases, where the immune system attacks a self-body part. It causes hyper-inflammation and can damage the ovaries.

 

Symptoms of Premature Menopause

Some clear signs are there by which you can predict early menopause.

• Irregular periods or sometimes period stays longer than a week.
• Spotting between two cycles of the period.
• Heavy bleeding.
• Vaginal dryness or hot flashes.

 

Tests to Confirm Premature Menopause

If a woman encounters almost no periods for almost 1 year without any medical condition, referred to as early menopause. It can be identified with some symptoms. But there are some tests that confirm premature menopause.

• AMH Test: Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test checks the hormone to diagnose whether menopause has already hit or it is about to reach.
• Estradiol: In this test, the estrogen level is measured. Menopause is the reason for low estrogen levels.
• Measuring Follicle-stimulating Hormone: This is not a self-sufficient test. However, FSH levels, more than 30 mIU/mL are an alarming signal of premature menopause.

 

 

How to Overcome Premature Menopause?

Premature Menopause leads to infertility as no egg production occurs after it. It also leads to low libido and decreased sexual drives. Menopause cannot be reversed; however, it can be delayed and its negative effects on fertility can be reduced.

• Hormone Replacement Therapy: If the early menopause is due to the estrogen level imbalance, this therapy can be helpful. Low doses of estrogen hormones help to reduce many general menopausal symptoms.
• Lifestyle Changes: Active lifestyle, yoga, exercise, and stress management can help to reduce the chances of premature menopause. Healthy food enriched in vitamins (E and D), calcium, and soy protein is beneficial for ovaries' health.

If eggs are freeze before premature menopause, pregnancy is possible with IVF. For a successful IVF treatment, contact SCI IVF Hospital – the best infertility clinic in Delhi.

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