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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.
What is menopause? Menopause is that time in a womanâs life when her ovaries literally ârun outâ of eggs (oocytes). âWhat!,â you say, âI thought it was when a woman stopped having periods!â And so the confusion begins. The absence of menstrual periods doesnât necessarily mean a woman is menopausal.