Induced Menopause

“Induced menopause refers to menstrual periods that
stop after surgical removal of the ovaries, chemotherapy
or radiation damage to the ovaries, or from…”.1

Definition
What is induced menopause?

Depending on the Source (DotS) the definition of induced menopause may vary. In Menopause FAQs: Premature, Early, and Induced Menopause – Q. What Is Induced Menopause? the North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) definition is:

“A. Induced menopause refers to menstrual periods that stop after surgical removal of the ovaries, chemotherapy or radiation damage to the ovaries, or from the use of other medications to intentionally induce menopause as part of the treatment of certain diseases”.2

Age

At what age may induced menopause occur?

In Instant Help for Induced Menopause the NAMS note:

“Induced menopause can occur at any age after puberty and before natural, spontaneous menopause occurs”.3

Menopause Symptoms

What are menopause symptoms related to induced menopause?

In Menopause FAQs: Premature, Early, and Induced Menopause – Q. I’m facing a hysterectomy with removal of my ovaries, so I’m going to have an induced menopause. Is it different from natural menopause? the NAMS explain:


Induced Menopause“A. Menopause symptoms related to induced menopause can be similar to those from natural menopause, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and vaginal dryness. But premenopausal women who experience induced menopause can have more intense symptoms, and therefore, a greater need for treatment to control them than women who undergo natural menopause. And because you may be going through menopause at a young age, you need ongoing monitoring and sometimes treatment to lower your risk of menopause-associated diseases, such as osteoporosis, later in life”.4

Health Care Provider

What if I have had an induced menopause?

If you have had an induced menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to have a complete evaluation by your health care provider.

In Instant Help for Induced Menopause the NAMS explain:

“Regular reevaluation by a health care practitioner is of vital importance for women who experience induced menopause to:

  • Monitor the condition that resulted in induced menopause
  • Ensure adequate symptom relief as needed
  • Reassess health status and risks for disease
  • Determine the best disease prevention or treatment strategies”.5

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Sources

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  1. Menopause FAQs: Premature, Early, and Induced Menopause – Q. What Is Induced Menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-premature-early-and-induced-menopause Accessed: 27 September 2023
  2. Menopause FAQs: Premature, Early, and Induced Menopause – Q. What Is Induced Menopause? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-premature-early-and-induced-menopause Accessed: 27 September 2023
  3. Instant Help for Induced Menopause. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/instant-help-for-induced-menopause Accessed: 27 September 2023
  4. Menopause FAQs: Premature, Early, and Induced Menopause – Q. I’m facing a hysterectomy with removal of my ovaries, so I’m going to have an induced menopause. Is it different from natural menopause? https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-faqs-premature-early-and-induced-menopause Accessed: 27 September 2023
  5. Instant Help for Induced Menopause. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/instant-help-for-induced-menopause Accessed: 27 September 2023
Topic Last Updated: 27 September 2023 – Topic Last Reviewed: 27 September 2023

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