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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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


Disclaimer -The material provided on this site is designed for information and educational purposes only. The materials are not intended to be a self diagnostic and/or self treatment tool. I encourage you to use this information as a tool for discussing your condition with your health practitioner.

Monica

14 comments:

  1. Going through it naturally is hard enough at my age. I can't comprehend how difficult it would be to be thrown into it immediately after, say, surgery and at a much younger age!!!
    good information !!!

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  2. Monica, thanks so much for dropping by, so glad you decided to do the Goodreads reading challenge, be sure and check my blog often for book giveaways, usually there is low entries so its a good bet you just might win! I look forward to following your goodreads progress!

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  3. I know people that have had the surgically induced menopause and the hormonal reaction is horrible. I think it should be a last resort measure, personally.

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    I hope you are having a good day

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  5. Monica, thank you for a very informative and interesting post! And thank you for visiting my blog.:)
    Madison
    All Around Autism

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  6. Hi there, thanks for stopping by and participating on Canadian Charisma! Please come back every Thursday for the blog hop and meet more ladies! Look forward in talking soon!

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  7. That is very interesting! Thanks for sharing!
    I am glad you joined Canadian Charisma and look forward to visiting often! Thanks for liking up!

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  11. Thanks for the follow and following you back.

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  12. Hi!! New Follower from the hop!!

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  13. Ugh... the phase that no one talks about... I am 47 almost 48 and dealing with perimenopause... ugh. So. Not. Fun. lol Because I have little kids, most of my 'peers' are younger and haven't a clue what I am talking about or going through! And can't imagine it ever happening to them! lol

    Great post!

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