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What to do if i am 45 years old , am i premenopausal ?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: you are premenopausal from the day you were born. average age of menopause ( periods stopping) is 51-52

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/17/2014

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