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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.
Menopause is a natural process that occurs as a womanâs ovaries stop producing eggs and the production of female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) declines. Menopause can also occur if a womanâs ovaries are damaged by certain diseases or cancer treatments, or if they are surgically removed.