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Premature symptoms of menopause can cause great anxiety in women younger than the traditional age for menopause, yet many women begin undergoing symptoms beginning in their 30s. Most women are very concerned about the effects of early onset menopause and want to know what to expect.

Menopause is not just something that happens to older women. Younger women can experience early onset menopause at a much younger than normal age. When a woman under the age of 40 experiences menopause symptoms, it is known as early onset menopause. Just imagine the emotional impact that this condition can have on a woman of this age. It can be devastating to experience menopause prematurely, as it can be more difficult emotionally than merely dealing with the physical symptoms of this phase.

Ovarian failure, wherein your body’s immune system attacks itself, thereby causing your ovaries to stop functioning, is one possible reason for early menopause. It can also be brought on as a result of medical procedures. For example, your hormone levels drop rapidly and you will experience instant menopause if you have surgery either to remove the ovaries or a full hysterectomy. When you have a hysterectomy, even if the ovaries are not removed, they may be damaged by the procedure or have their blood supply affected, then falter and cause premature symptoms of menopause.

Early onset of menopause may also be caused by having your tubes tied. The excessive weight loss caused by anorexia is one more possible cause of early onset menopause. As well, your mother’s age at the onset of menopause can be a direct indicator of what you can expect. However, be sure to get your doctor’s advice to figure out whether or not your symptoms are actually related to premature menopause.

Early onset menopause, caused by low levels of estrogen, brings with it the following symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, painful joints, decreased desire, internal dryness, skin changes, and changes in sleep patterns. Women who experience menopause at a young age typically have more severe symptoms than older women.

Support groups are available to women who want to discuss the challenging and emotionally traumatic concerns which can sometimes accompany the early onset of menopause. The passing of childbearing age can be emotionally traumatic, and it is important to take the time to understand and maybe mourn this loss. There really is no substitute for the support of family and friends, which is crucial for younger women in particular at this time.

And do not forget to permit yourself sufficient time to understand and deal with the emotional issues of early onset menopause. Expressing your thoughts and feelings in an honest and forthright manner is often helpful. The thing to remember is that it is a natural part of aging; no-one is to blame. Guilt will make an emotional situation worse. While you are undergoing this phase of life, be kind to yourself and permit yourself the time to mourn, because it will be easier to do this first, and then talk about alternatives available to you afterward.

Do you think you might be starting menopause? If so, you need to know what the symptoms are how to treat them. Visit the Menopause Symptoms site for the advice you need.