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Would starting my period early mean i will start menopause early?

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Dr. Shira Miller answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No. : Best indicator of when you will go into menopause is the age your mother went into menopause. Also, you can check your amh blood level and get an antral follicle count done via pelvic ultrasound.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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