Crash Menopause

“Menopause comes as a shock for nearly a third of
people who experience early onset menopause
caused by cancer treatment”.1

Umbrella

What may the Crash Menopause Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Cancer Induced Menopause
  • Cancer Treatment-Induced Menopause
  • Early Menopause
  • Early Onset Menopause
  • Premature Menopause
  • Surgical Menopause
  • Surgically Induced Menopause
  • Treatment Induced Early Menopause

Induced Menopause

What is induced menopause?

DotS the definition of induced menopause may vary. In Premature Menopause: Induced Menopause the (United States) Menopause Society’s (formerly the North American Menopause Society) definition is:

“Induced menopause occurs when a medical treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, removes or seriously damages both ovaries. The reason for the medical treatment may affect whether hormone therapy will be recommended.

  • Surgery: When both ovaries are surgically removed, menopause results. Cancer is a common reason for this surgery. Removing both ovaries may be done to treat ovarian cancer or to help prevent breast and ovarian cancer in women who are considered to be at high risk
  • Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a powerful drug therapy to treat various types of cancer. It may be used along with surgery, radiation therapy, or both
  • Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles or waves to damage cancer cells and reduce their size or keep them from growing”.2

Crash Menopause

What is crash menopause?

To date, December 2025, the term crash menopause is not commonly defined in menopause evidence-based literature.

However, the term crash menopause may be used to mean:

  • Cancer Induced Menopause
  • Early onset menopause caused by cancer treatment

Cancer Diagnosis + Early Onset Menopause Research

Can menopause come as a shock for people who experience early onset menopause caused by cancer treatment?

In Shock of Early ‘Crash’ Menopause Caused By Cancer Treatment, dated 04 October 2023, the (United Kingdom) cancer charity Maggie’s elaborate on:

“Menopause comes as a shock for nearly a third of people who experience early onset menopause caused by cancer treatment”.3

In their research published in Strictly Come Dancing Star Amy Dowden Supports Maggie’s To Keep the Conversation Going About ‘Crash Menopause’, dated 15 October 2024, Maggie’s also note:

  • “71% of the women polled who had received a cancer diagnosis were not aware they may experience an early onset menopause”.4

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Early Menopause and Premature Menopause

Is early menopause the same as premature menopause?

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”.5

Symptoms

Are the symptoms of early menopause the same as menopause symptoms?

Yes and no. In Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause? Symptoms of Premature and Early Menopause the JH explain:

“Symptoms of premature and early menopause are like those you would experience if you reached menopause at the expected age of 51 to 52 years, but symptoms can often be more severe due to the sudden change in hormone levels”.6
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Hormone Therapy

Crash MenopauseIs hormone therapy recommended for crash menopause?

On page three of Menopause and Menopause Hormone Therapy: 1. Who Is MHT For? Women With Existing Medical Conditions the International Menopause Society’s (IMS) Leaflet for Women for World Menopause Day 2024, the IMS explain:

“Deciding to use MHT is a personal choice and should involve discussions about the benefits and risks with a healthcare professional who knows your health history”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I have not bounced back after crash menopause?

In Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause? How To Manage Premature and Early Menopause: Emotional Wellbeing the JH elaborate:

“It’s important to talk to someone if you feel anxious or depressed after your diagnosis. Your doctor can help with symptom relief and refer you to a psychologist if needed”.8

Health Topics A-Z

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  1. Askearlymenopause.org [Ask EM] [+ Video: What Is Early Menopause?]
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  4. Be A Force for Change. Know the Signs. Get Your Heart Checked.
  5. British Gynaecological Cancer Society and British Menopause Society Guidelines Management of Menopausal Symptoms Following Treatment of Gynaecological Cancer
  6. Cancer
  7. Cancer Before 40: Mayo Clinic Expert Shares 3 Topics That Younger Patients Often Want To Discuss
  8. Cancer Treatment – Early Menopause
  9. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Menopausal Symptoms
  10. Complementary & Alternative Therapies: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Menopause Symptoms
  11. Complementary Medicines and Therapies for Hot Flushes
  12. Complementary Medicines and Therapies: Options for Menopausal Symptoms
  13. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2023 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Premature and Early Menopause
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  15. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2025 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Abnormal Uterine Bleeding—When To See A Clinician
  16. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Menopause In Cancer Survivors: Managing Complex Care
  17. Early Menopause
  18. Early Menopause – Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
  19. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview
  20. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
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  23. Early or Premature Menopause
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  25. Earlymenopause.org.nz [New Zealand Early Menopause: NZ Early Menopause Support Group]
  26. FDA Direct: Removing Black Box Warnings for HRT (Part 1/2)
  27. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  28. Find A Practitioner [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  29. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  30. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [United States]
  31. Gynecologic Cancers
  32. HRT Questions Answered
  33. Handling Hot Flushes and Night Sweats| Dr Louise Newson
  34. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  35. Hot Flushes and Cancer
  36. How Cancer Can Affect Sex and Intimacy
  37. How Cancer Surgery Can Affect Sex for Women
  38. How Do You Know You’re In Menopause After A Hysterectomy?
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  40. Hysterectomy
  41. Hysterectomy.org [Hysterectomy Awareness]
  42. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Only Happens In Your 50s] [Other Languages and Formats]
  43. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Supporting Someone Through the Menopause [+ Video: Men Don’t Need To Know About Menopause] [Other Languages and Formats]
  44. Maggies.org
  45. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
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  47. Medically Induced Menopause – What To Ask Your Doctor
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  50. Menopause After Cancer Treatment
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  52. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
    Surgical Menopause
  53. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
    Surgical Menopause
  54. Menopause Q&A With Expert Cancer Support Specialists [+ Videos]: How Can I Manage Treatment-Induced Menopause? [Video]
  55. Menopause Q&A With Expert Cancer Support Specialists [+ Videos]: What Is Cancer Induced Menopause?
  56. Menopause and Cancer
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  58. Menopause – Information for Partners Fact Sheet
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  60. Menopause: Things You Can Do
  61. Menopauseandcancer.org [Menopause and Cancer]
  62. Mood and the Menopause
  63. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  64. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  65. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  66. National Cancer Survivors Day 01 June 2025 [United States]
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  68. Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
  69. Nonhormonal Therapies Transform Menopause Care In 2025 [+ Video]
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  71. Perimenopause and Menopause Checklist: Translated Checklists
  72. Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
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  74. Premature and Early Menopause Fact Sheet
  75. Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause
  76. Resources: Fact Sheets [Multiply Languages]
    Crash Menopause
  77. Sex and Sexual Health
  78. Sexual Health and Wellbeing
    Crash Menopause
  79. Some Women Start Menopause After Surgery or Medical Treatment. Here’s How It’s Different
  80. Special Series: Young With Breast Cancer
  81. Strictly Come Dancing Star Amy Dowden Supports Maggie’s To Keep the Conversation Going About ‘Crash Menopause’
  82. Supplements: What Works, What Doesn’t and the Truth About Menowashing
  83. Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
  84. Surgical Menopause
  85. Surgical Menopause
  86. Surgical Menopause: A Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals
  87. Surgical and Chemical Menopause | Dr Louise Newson
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  90. The Menopause Society Statement on Misinformation Surrounding Hormone Therapy
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  92. Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It?
  93. Videos & Podcasts: Videos – Menopause and Hormone Therapy: Current Perspectives and Controversies
  94. Videos and Podcasts: Videos – How Do I Deal With the Menopause After A Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancer
  95. Webinar: Early Menopause
  96. Webinars: Lifestyle Medicine
  97. Webinars: Sexual Dysfunctions, Update on Gynae Cancers and Management
  98. Webinars: The Burn, the Itch, the Pain, the Urge: GSM In Women
  99. World Menopause Day 2024: Leaflet for Women [Multiply Languages]
  100. World Menopause Day 2025
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Sources

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  1. Shock of Early ‘Crash’ Menopause Caused By Cancer Treatment. 04 October 2023. Maggie’s https://www.maggies.org/about-us/news/shock-of-early-crash-menopause-caused-by-cancer-treatment/ Accessed: 23 December 2025
  2. Premature Menopause: Induced Menopause. Menopause Society https://menopause.org/patient-education/menopause-topics/premature-menopause Accessed: 23 December 2025
  3. Shock of Early ‘Crash’ Menopause Caused By Cancer Treatment. 04 October 2023. Maggie’shttps://www.maggies.org/about-us/news/shock-of-early-crash-menopause-caused-by-cancer-treatment/ Accessed: 23 December 2025
  4. Strictly Come Dancing Star Amy Dowden Supports Maggie’s To Keep the Conversation Going About ‘Crash Menopause’. 15 October 2024. Maggie’s https://www.maggies.org/about-us/news/strictly-come-dancing-star-amy-dowden-supports-maggies-to-keep-the-conversation-going-about-crash-menopause/ 23 December 2025
  5. Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Early and Premature Menopause. Last Updated: 20 November 2025. NHS Inform https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/later-years-around-50-years-and-over/menopause-and-post-menopause-health/early-and-premature-menopause/ Accessed: 23 December 2025
  6. Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause? Symptoms of Premature and Early Menopause. Last Updated: 28 August 2025 | Last Reviewed: 22 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/premature-early-menopause/ Accessed: 23 December 2025
  7. Menopause and Menopause Hormone Therapy: 1. Who Is MHT For? Women With Existing Medical Conditions. 2024:4. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-WMD-Leaflet_English.pdf Accessed: 23 December 2025
  8. Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause? How To Manage Premature and Early Menopause: Emotional Wellbeing. Last Updated: 28 August 2025 | Last Reviewed: 22 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/premature-early-menopause/ Accessed: 23 December 2025
Topic Last Updated: 29 December 2025 – Topic Last Reviewed: 23 December 2025

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