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Is 42 an age where a woman might be starting menopause?

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Dr. Shira Miller answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes. : The average age women go into menopause is 51, so some women go into it earlier and some later. Also, some of the symptoms of menopause can be experienced during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/24/2016

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