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Premature menopause is what?
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Menopause before 40: Premature menopause is defined as occurring before the age of 40. If there is another cause of stopping periods, such as illness, stress, malnutrition, etc., it is not menopause be secondary amenorrhea. Test can tell if it is menopause or another cause.
Answered 7/5/2013
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Early menopause: Premature menopause means you have not had a period naturally for 12months before the age of 40.
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