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What is early and premature menopause?
When a woman’s ovaries cease to function, the menstrual cycle permanently ends. A woman is considered menopausal once the periods have stopped for 12 months.
In a survey conducted by Health & Aesthetics, over a third of women didn’t know the difference between premature and early menopause, while a quarter confessed they weren’t aware of what either is.
The average age for women in the UK to experience menopause is 51. However, going through it between the ages 40 and 45 is referred to as early menopause, while premature menopause is when it occurs before the age of 40.