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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 when a woman stops menstruating. It is a natural event, not a disease or illness. However, for some women the physical and emotional symptoms can be difficult. Menopause involves hormonal changes that may cause physical symptoms. The ovaries stop producing female sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone), and estrogen levels decline over several years. That decline can cause: