What is menopause?
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Menopause happens when your menstrual cycle stops — often between the ages of 45-55 years old.
Menopause means “the end of monthly cycles”. If you haven’t had your period for 12 months, you might be beginning menopause. At menopause, your oestrogen levels drop, your ovaries stop releasing eggs, and your period stops.
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What is premature menopause?
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If menopause begins before the age of 40, it is called premature menopause.
Premature menopause can run in a family, or be caused by an infection, immune disorder, or chromosomal variation. Smoking has been linked to premature menopause. Surgical removal of the ovaries, or some cancer treatments, can cause premature menopause. Symptoms of menopause can be more severe and sudden in those cases.
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Can you get pregnant at menopause?
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You might be fertile for up to a year since your last period — sometimes two years if your menopause began before age 50.
If you have sex where a penis goes inside your vagina, or cum spills on your vulva, you could get pregnant. You probably won’t get pregnant if you use contraception.
It’s a good idea to make an appointment with us — we can help you work what contraception types will be best for you during menopause.
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