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Premature ovarian failure.

G S Conway1

  • 1Department of Endocrinology, Middlesex Hospital, London, W1N 8AA, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|March 20, 2001
PubMed
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Menopause typically occurs around age 50. Premature menopause is defined as menopause before age 40, affecting a small percentage of women.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Women's health

Background:

  • Menopause marks the cessation of menstruation.
  • The average age of menopause is 50 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define premature menopause.
  • To establish the age threshold for premature menopause.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological data on menopause onset.
  • Establishment of a clinical definition for premature menopause.

Main Results:

  • The average age of menopause is 50 years.
  • 1% of women experience menopause after 60 years.
  • 1% of women experience menopause before 40 years.

Conclusions:

  • Menopause before 40 years is defined as premature.
  • This definition aids in identifying women at risk for early menopause-related health issues.