Menopause, Premature
The premature cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) when the last menstrual period occurs in a woman under the age of 40. It is due to the depletion of OVARIAN FOLLICLES. Premature MENOPAUSE can be caused by diseases; OVARIECTOMY; RADIATION; chemicals; and chromosomal abnormalities.
Year introduced: 1991(1975)
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Tree Number(s): C12.050.351.500.056.630.250, C12.100.250.056.630.250, G08.686.157.500.500, G08.686.841.249.500.500
MeSH Unique ID: D008594
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