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I heard that women start menopause 31 years after they have their first cycle. Is that true?

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southpawbowler87@sbcglobal.net asked:


My mom had menopause at the age of 41-i was wondering if by chance that would happen to me. Could i follow in my mother’s foot steps?

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5 Comments

  1. . . says:

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    Everyone is different, and yes, the same thing could happen to you as it did to your mother. Did you mom have some kind of a illness that effected that? Did she have a hysterectomy? If she went through menopause early naturally, then you might too.

  2. Prof. Dr. Gayane Dolyan says:

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    in general genetics is very important in reproductive system – read about it below – but 31 years after first period is not correct – read about menopause below

  3. Maria says:

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    I believe it is possible, but rare. At 31, I don’t think anyone can. At 41, yes, there is a chance.

  4. ipleadlyme says:

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    I was told I was in menopause at 41, and I was – don’t get me wrong – my hormones came to a dead stop and my ovary shriveled up, but I eventually learned that what caused my ovary to collapse was…

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    Needless to say, when I’m 51, or even 61, I will never believe I am in “normal” menopause again. In fact, I no longer believe menopause is ever normal, though our male-dominated healthcare system will likely continue to te

  5. mars2boys says:

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    I’m sure it is possible that you could follow that same pattern.

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