“Due to the stark decrease in oestrogen in the initial stages of menopause, the primary risks associated with an early onset are osteoporosis and heart disease,” explains Dr Ashrafi.
Women’s health has traditionally been under-researched, but as the focus begins to shift, we’re starting to realise that the change of life is much more complicated than many thought.
Non-surgical menopause usually occurs around the age of 50, give or take five years. It is not impossible, however, for it to happen as early as age 35 or as late as age 60. Once it has been ...
Ulrika Jonsson opened up to Lorraine about her struggle going through the early stages of menopause. Ulrika spoke about her shock at starting the menopause at a younger age than she was expecting ...