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What age does menopause start?

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Dr. Chris Hawley answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Menopause: Average age is 51, but can be much earlier or later. Family history is usually predictive.

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Dr. Mitchell Schuster answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

50.2 years: The average age for natural menopause is 50.2 years old. However, women tend to follow the genetics of their mother. Menopause can also be altered by operations on the internal female organs. Additionally body weight, other medical problems, medications, and smoking can affect age of menopause.

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