Other conditions that might have Menopause as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Menopause. Our database lists the following as having Menopause as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Menopause as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Menopause. Our database lists the following as having Menopause as a symptom of that condition:
Article excerpts about the
causes of Menopause:
Just like puberty, menopause is a normal part of life. It is really the
end of a long, slow process. When you are in your mid-30’s, your ovaries
begin to change how much estrogen and progesterone, two female hormones,
they make. These are both important for normal menstrual cycles and
successful pregnancy. Estrogen helps to keep bones healthy. It may also
have an effect on cholesterol levels in your blood, help keep skin and
arteries more elastic, and possibly help memory. (Source: excerpt from Menopause - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Menopause:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Menopause may be found in:
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❑ Physiologic menopause, the normal decline in ovarian function due to aging, begins in most women between ages 45 and 55, on average 51, and results in infrequent ovulation, decreased menstrual function and, eventually, cessation of menstruation.
❑ Pathologic (premature) menopause, the gradual or abrupt cessation of menstruation before age 40, occurs idiopathically in about 5% of women in the United States. However, certain diseases, especially severe infections and reproductive tract tumors, may cause pathologic menopause by seriously impairing ovarian function. Other factors that may precipitate pathologic menopause include malnutrition, debilitation, extreme emotional stress, excessive radiation exposure, and surgical procedures that impair ovarian blood supply.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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