What causes Early Menopause symptoms?
Although early menopause is not as uncommon as it may seem, the causes of its onset are still not very clear.Early menopause is considered to be natural when is caused by Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), a condition that affects women’s hormone levels. Surgery, Chromosomal/Genetic, Enzyme Defects, Abnormal gonadotropin secretion these are some causes of Premature Ovarian Failure.
Autoimmune Disorder The body’s immune system, which normally fights off diseases, mistakenly attacks a part of its own reproductive system. This early menopause cause, hurts the ovaries and prevents them from making female hormones (estrogen, progesterone) that regulate the reproductive system. In this way, appearing the early menopause symptoms. Chromosomal Irregularity Some cases of early menopause symptoms are caused by defects on an X chromosome, also known as “fragile X syndrome”. Women have two X chromosomes and even though only one of these chromosomes is active, a defect on either one can cause early menopause. Radiation Therapy and/or Chemotherapy With the rise in cancer treatments has come a rise in early menopause due to these treatments. Unfortunately, the significant doses of radiation or chemotherapy used to kill cancer can cause ovarian damage – resulting in early menopause. Total Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy In this case, women experience early menopause after removal
