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A 37-year-old female asked:

I am 36 yrs old & i had a tubal ligation done 16 yrs ago. is it possible to go thru menopause right now. i get hot flashes & really irritated. help?

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Dr. David Sneid
Endocrinology 43 years experience
While it: Would be early, it is certainly possible. There are other things that can cause the same symptoms, however. Have your doctor check it out and do some simple lab testing to find out.
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Last updated Jul 29, 2013

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