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Health Conditions
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Menopause
Who has it?
All women will experience menopause. The average age is in the early fifties, but some women undergo menopausal changes much earlier or later in life. Emotional stress, certain illnesses, some medications, or excessive exercise can cause even very young women to stop menstruating temporarily. In rare cases, temporary cessation of the menstrual cycle may become permanent if the underlying cause is not corrected. Women who smoke cigarettes generally enter menopause a few years earlier than non-smokers.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
