OB/GYN Student Study Guide - School of Medicine

Menopause (change of life or climacteric) is the cessation of menstrual periods for 1 year with evidence of ovarian failure. The average age of menopause is between 50 and 51 and it is not considered premature unless it occurs under the age of 40. Starting as early as age 30, there are changes in the ovarian production of certain hormones. ................
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