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Premature menopause is menopause that happens before the age of 40 â whether it is natural or induced. Women who enter menopause early get symptoms similar to those of natural menopause, like hot flashes, emotional problems, vaginal dryness, and decreased sex drive.
1 The average age of U.S. women at the time of menopause is 51 years. The most common age range at which women experience menopause is 48-55 years.  Premature menopause is defines as menopause occurring in a woman younger than 40 years. About 1% of women experience premature menopause.