Women In Their 20s Are Being Diagnosed With Menopause, But What's Causing It?
It’s evident on social media that more women are receiving diagnoses for premature menopause. Is it possible that birth control is causing all of these hormonal issues?
Premature menopause, also known as premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) or premature ovarian failure, is defined as someone getting menopause before the age of 40. In POI, the ovaries no longer produce normal levels of hormones or release eggs. Infertility is typically common at this stage, but it is possible for women with POI to get pregnant with treatment. The condition is estimated to affect 1% of women, and 0.1% of women under 30. With that being said, premature menopause is supposed to be rare, but it's evident on social media that there may be a growing number of women reaching the menopausal stage far earlier than expected, and we have to ask why.