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Early Menopause Stories

February 1, 2026
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Early Menopause Stories

“‘Early menopause’ is when the final menstrual period occurs between 40 and 45 years”. Some women share their stories about how early menopause affected them.

Early Menopause and Premature Menopause

Is early menopause the same as premature menopause?Early Menopause StoriesEarly Menopause Stories

In Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause the (Scottish) NHS Inform explain:

“Menopause before the age of 45 is called early menopause. Menopause before the age of 40 is called premature menopause”.

Support After Early Menopause Your Stories

What is the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (JH) ‘Your Stories’?

In Support After Early Menopause Your Stories: ‘Your Stories’ the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:

“‘Your Stories’ is a place for women to share their health stories with us, to help support and encourage other women to make their health a priority too. Here is Natalie’s story.

Natalie, Melbourne, Victoria

Only hours after she was told she would have to undergo a hysterectomy and forego all hope of ever getting pregnant, Natalie headed off to her friend’s baby shower.

She and her husband had been trying for 18 months to have a baby. The endometriosis that Natalie had been trying to manage since her teens derailed their dream and the subsequent hysterectomy sent her into early menopause in her early 40s…”.

Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences

What is Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences?

In Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview, Healthtalk Australia elaborate on:

Early Menopause: Experiences and Perspectives of Women and Health Practitioners“On this unique site you can read, watch and listen to stories of 30 women aged between 28 and 51 years, from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds living in Victoria, Australia, who have shared what it is like to experience early menopause (EM).

Women talked about being diagnosed with spontaneous early menopause, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), medically-induced early menopause, or menopausal symptoms as a result of cancer and/or other medical treatments”.

Early Menopause Video Stories

Where may I find Early Menopause Video Stories?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Early Menopause Videos Stories

  • Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences
  • Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles

Early Menopause Videos

Where may I find early menopause videos?

Your Country may have Links similar to:

Early Menopause Videos

  • Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM]
  • Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  • Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have early menopause?

If you think you have early menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics related to Early Menopause Stories?

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Health Topics A-Z

  • Early Menopause
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Hormone Therapy Alternatives
  • Hysterectomy
  • Induced Menopause
  • Menopause
  • Menopause Healthcare Providers Appointments
  • Menopause Videos 2026
  • Premature Menopause
  • Surgical Menopause

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  • Daisy Network [United Kingdom]
  • Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  • Earlymenopause.org.nz [New Zealand Early Menopause Support Group]

  1. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
  2. BMS TV: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
  3. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
  4. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Healthcare Visit
  5. Daisy Network [United Kingdom]
  6. Early or Premature Menopause
  7. Early or Premature Menopause
  8. Early Menopause – Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy | Fact Sheet
  9. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences
  10. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
  11. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  12. Early or Premature Menopause
  13. Earlymenopause.org.nz [New Zealand Early Menopause Support Group]
  14. Find A Member [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  15. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  16. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  17. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [Other Languages and Formats]
  18. Premature and Early Menopause [+ Video]
  19. Support After Early Menopause: ‘Your Stories’
  20. Videos & Women’s Stories

Last Updated: 01 February 2026 – Last Revised: 01 February 2026
February 1, 2026/by Meno Martha
Tags: Early Menopause, Hysterectomy, Induced Menopause, Menopause, Premature Menopause, Surgical Menopause
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How can an early or premature menopause affect your bones?

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If you experience menopause before you're 45, you have an increased chance of osteoporosis and broken bones. This is because

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