Induced Menopause

Induced menopause is usually defined as menopause which occurs as the result of an unusual event, such as, ovarian damage from medication, chemotherapy, or radiation exposure, ovarian malfunction or by surgical removal of both ovaries (bilateral oopherectomy), which may also be referred to as, surgically induced menopause.

Induced menopause, (both surgically and non-surgically), can occur at any age after puberty and before natural, spontaneous menopause occurs.

With (non-surgically) induced menopause, there may be a short transition as damaged ovaries shut down production of hormones over a period of time. By contrast, surgically induced menopause occurs immediately following surgery.


I referenced the following sites for the information contained in this post –

http://www.natural-progesterone-advisory-network.com/the-effects-of-induced-menopause/

http://www.womensweb.ca/health/repro/menopause/index.php

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8951


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Monica