Causes of Premature Menopause
There are a variety of causes of a premature menopause. The main ones are:
- Genetic – it runs in the family
- Treatment – chemotherapy or radiation treatment
- Autoimmune disorders – such as hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease or lupus
- Adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland deficiencies
- Other potential causes are sarcoidosis, mumps, some sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis
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