'Leptin is the hormone that inhibits hunger so diet drinks like Diet Coke actually make you hungry and less satisfied with normal amounts of food, and finally when you eat or drink a lot of chemicals that your body simply cannot break down, your body makes more and more internal fat to wrap the chemicals in keeping those harmful chemicals away from your vital organs.
Also, a few things can cause early menopause such as smoking. If you've had a hysterectomy (the removal of the uterus without the removal of your ovaries) you may go into menopause a little earlier than you normally would have because of the decreasing hormones and waning effects on the ovaries.
The truth is that if you understand menopause and the hormonal changes that are taking place in your body, you can overcome distressing symptoms to feel and look your best. Myth #1: Menopause begins at 50. The average age for menopause is 52, but you may start anywhere from your late 30s to your early 60s. Youâll officially be in menopause when you havenât had a period for a full 12 months.