Premature Menopause

The premature cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) when the last menstrual period occurs in a woman under the age of 40. It is due to the depletion of OVARIAN FOLLICLES. Premature MENOPAUSE can be caused by diseases; OVARIECTOMY; RADIATION; chemicals; and chromosomal abnormalities.

Also Known As:

Menopause, Premature

Urogenital Diseases: 126
- Genital Diseases: 114
  - Female Genital Diseases: 393
    - Adnexal Diseases: 60
      - Ovarian Diseases: 665
        Premature Menopause: 320
- Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
  - Female Urogenital Diseases
    - Female Genital Diseases: 393
      - Adnexal Diseases: 60
        Ovarian Diseases: 665
        Premature Menopause: 320
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
- Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
  - Climacteric
    - Menopause
      - Premature Menopause: 320
  - Sexual Development
    - Climacteric
      - Menopause
        Premature Menopause: 320

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)