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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.
But some women unexpectedly go into menopause early, even if their ovaries are still intact. The average age for menopause in the United States is 51, according to the National Institute on Aging. Generally, most women experience onset between the ages of 40 and 60. Early menopause usually refers to cases where onset occurs before the age of 40. There are several known causes of early menopause, although sometimes the cause remains unknown.