Crash Menopause

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, July 2026, 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

In Crash Menopause – Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: What Is Crash Menopause? Maggie’s explain:

“Some cancer treatments can affect your hormones and trigger menopause symptoms or an early menopause.

Symptoms can be more intense than during natural menopause because your hormone levels drop very quickly”.3

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”.4

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”.5


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”.6

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:

“If you go through premature or early menopause, you will have menopausal symptoms that are similar to women who go through “natural” menopause.

You might have more severe symptoms because you have a more sudden drop in hormone levels”.7

Hormone Therapy

Is 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”.8

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.[
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Your doctor can help with symptom relief and refer you to a psychologist if needed”.9

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  2. BMS TV: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
  3. BMS TV: Osteoporosis
  4. British Gynaecological Cancer Society and British Menopause Society Guidelines Management of Menopausal Symptoms Following Treatment of Gynaecological Cancer
  5. Cancer
  6. Cancer Before 40: Mayo Clinic Expert Shares 3 Topics That Younger Patients Often Want To Discuss
  7. Cancer Treatment – Early Menopause
  8. Cancer and ‘Crash 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
  14. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
  15. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Management
  16. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Menopause In Cancer Survivors: Managing Complex Care
  17. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Menopause and Mental Health: Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Changes
  18. EMAS On-Demand Webinars [European Menopause and Andropause Society] [Multiply Languages]: Sleep Disturbances In Menopause
  19. Early Menopause
  20. Early Menopause – Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
  21. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Overview
  22. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Resources and Information: Quick Links – 1. Question Prompt List
  23. Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences – Women’s Profiles
  24. Early or Premature Menopause
  25. Early or Premature Menopause
  26. Earlymenopause.org.nz [New Zealand Early Menopause: NZ Early Menopause Support Group]
  27. Find A Member [Australasian Menopause Society i.e. Australia and New Zealand]
  28. Find A Menopause Practitioner [United States and Other]
  29. Find Your Nearest BMS Menopause Specialist [British Menopause Society]
  30. Foundationforwomenscancer.org [United States]
  31. Gynae Cancer Awareness Month [September, United Kingdom]
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  36. Handling Hot Flushes and Night Sweats| Dr Louise Newson
  37. Healthy Menopause: EMAS 2026 Framework for Precision, Digital, and Interdisciplinary Midlife Health
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  38. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): A Summary
  39. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Benefits and Risks
  40. Hormone Therapy: Is It Right for You?
  41. How Cancer Can Affect Sex and Intimacy
  42. How Cancer Surgery Can Affect Sex for Women
  43. How Do You Know You’re In Menopause After A Hysterectomy?
  44. How To Get the Most Out of Your Appointments — and Being Your Own Advocate | Dr Louise Newson
  45. How Vaginal Hormones Can Transform the Health of Women
  46. Hysterectomy
  47. Hysterectomy.org [Hysterectomy Awareness]
  48. International Menopause Society (IMS) Recommendations and Key Messages on Women’s Midlife Health and Menopause
  49. 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]
  50. 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]
  51. Maggies.org
  52. Making Surgical Menopause Matter [6 Videos]
  53. Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips From A Gynecological Surgeon on Recovery From Surgery [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
  54. Mayo Clinic Q&A Warning Signs of Gynecologic Cancer Every Woman Should Know
  55. Medically Induced Menopause
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  59. Menopause After Cancer Treatment
  60. Menopause Care After Breast Cancer | Dr Louise Newson
  61. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
  62. Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Symptom Tracker
  63. Menopause Q&A With Expert Cancer Support Specialists [+ Videos]: How Can I Manage Treatment-Induced Menopause? [Video]
  64. Menopause Q&A With Expert Cancer Support Specialists [+ Videos]: What Is Cancer Induced Menopause?
  65. Menopause and Cancer
  66. Menopause – Information for Partners Fact Sheet
  67. Menopause: Identification and Management [NICE Guideline]
  68. Menopause: Identification and Management [NICE Guideline]
  69. Menopauseandcancer.org [Menopause and Cancer]
  70. Muna Al-Khaifi: Understanding Cognitive Changes After Cancer [16 September 2026]
  71. Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
  72. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
  73. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
  74. National Cancer Survivors Day [06 June 2026, United States]
  75. Navigating Menopause Care Resource Guide
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  76. Nonhormonal Therapies Transform Menopause Care In 2025 [+ Video]
  77. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2025: Lifestyle Medicine
  78. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2026: New IMS Recommendations – Evidence-Based Management of Vasomotor Symptoms
  79. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2026: New IMS Recommendations – Lifestyle, Diet, Exercise
  80. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2026: New IMS Recommendations: Osteoporosis 2026
  81. Online Events [International Menopause Society]: Past Webinars – 2026: New IMS Recommendations: Sexuality and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
  82. Premature and Early Menopause
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  84. September Is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month [September, United States]
  85. Sexual Health and Wellbeing
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  86. Some Women Start Menopause After Surgery or Medical Treatment. Here’s How It’s Different
  87. Special Series: Young With Breast Cancer
  88. Supplements: What Works, What Doesn’t and the Truth About Menowashing
  89. Surgical Menopause
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  91. Surgical Menopause: A Toolkit for Healthcare Professionals
  92. Surgical and Chemical Menopause | Dr Louise Newson
  93. Surprising Menopause Symptoms | Dr Louise Newson Live
  94. The Menopause Society Show: Menopause & Sexual Desire
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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: 02 July 2026
  2. Premature Menopause: Induced Menopause. Menopause Society https://menopause.org/patient-education/menopause-topics/premature-menopause Accessed: 02 July 2026
  3. Crash Menopause – Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: What Is Crash Menopause? 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/ Accessed: 02 July 2026
  4. 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: 02 July 2026
  5. 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/ 02 July 2026
  6. 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: 02 July 2026
  7. Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause? Symptoms of Premature and Early Menopause. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/premature-and-early-menopause/ Accessed: 02 July 2026
  8. 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: 02 July 2026
  9. Premature and Early Menopause: What Causes Premature and Early Menopause? How To Manage Premature and Early Menopause: Emotional Wellbeing. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause/premature-and-early-menopause/ Accessed: 02 July 2026
Topic Last Updated: 24 October 2026 – Topic Last Reviewed: 02 July 2026

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