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Causes of Early Menopause. Like in menopause that happens later in life, hormonal fluctuations are one of the root causes of early menopause. However, it is not fully known why these hormonal fluctuations are triggered earlier for some women.
Causes and Risk Factors. Menopause is caused by falling hormones as the ovaries begin to stop producing eggs. As the ovaries age, they grow less responsive to the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) produced by the pituitary gland. As a result, a woman's menstrual cycle becomes shorter.