2024-06-04

Mrs. Mona

What is Early Menopause?

With the rise in life expectancy of women, longer is the postmenopausal phase, and longer will be the period of severe symptoms and negative health effects.

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Menopause

Menopause marks a significant shift in a woman's life, transitioning her from the reproductive phase to the nonreproductive phase. This natural phenomenon helps protect against reproductive health issues as women age. Additionally, it plays a role in the aging process and can speed up the development of noncommunicable disorders.

Many women in India are experiencing early menopause i.e. experiencing menopause prematurely. Women who experience premature menopause, either natural or surgical, have to endure a longer period of severe symptoms and negative health effects compared to those who experience menopause at a later age.

Likelihood of experiencing premature menopause in India is more common among:

     · Higher parity

     · Early age at childbearing

     · Women who smoke

Risk factors for premature menopause include:

     · Age

     · Education

     · Wealth index

     · Place of residence

     · Smoking status

     · Children ever born

     · Age at first birth

     · Use of hormonal contraception

     · Sterilization

     · Body Mass Index