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Managing Menopause by Combining Evidence With Clinical Judgment.
Clinical obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Sept 2018
Flores Valerie A, Pal Lubna
Abstract excerpt
Menopause occurring before the age of 40 harbors unique challenges as well as lifetime burden resulting from premature deprivation from ovarian hormones, primarily estrogen. Cessation of ovarian function before age 40 is considered premature (ovarian insufficiency), whereas if occurring before age 45, it is deemed "early." Early/premature menopause may be idiopathic, medically, or surgically induced. Regardless...
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