My grandmother went thought menopause in her mid 40's. My mom went through menopause in her mid 30's. I've yet to ask my doc if it is genetic but plan on it at my next appointment.
Do you think early menopause is genetic or have you been in my situation? I'm worried I won't be able to have children if I wait to long...
2006-10-10 07:03:27 · 5 answers · asked by wired31578 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You can't count on genetics, but you can use them as sort of a guideline. Ask your doctor next time you go in, but don't think that just because your mother did, you will too. Also, read up on the symptoms that can start happening in pre-monopause. Keep an eye on your body, your health, and talk to the docotor. Don't stress too much about kids, my mother had her first when she was 30, and second at 36.
2006-10-10 07:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by greeneyedfrog87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Early Menopause can often be a symptom of genetics. However, it can also be a symptom of illness or surgery. My mother went through menopause in her late 30's, but mainly because she had a genetic attribution that lead to miscarriage, which increases the chances of both deformities and early menopause because of the weakening of the reproductive system it causes. Your best bet would be to look at your ancestors health in regards to their menopausal irregularities. If either your mother or mother has become ill through a non-genetic affliction, you are probably in the clear, seeing how this could have officially caused their early menopause. However, if there is no trace of severe illness or surgery, it is very likely that it is just in your genes.
However, there is good news. In some cases, there has been known to be treatments that can increase your chances of postponing your menopause. These HRT (hormone replacement therapy) programs come in both natural and chemical form. Most doctors (i.e. less than 2%) suggest or even recognize any difference in the natural forms, but there are thousands of women who swear by them. It is best to consult a doctor in order for him/her to determine your family history and suggest a program or plan that would be sufficient for your specific situation (since your family's health history would be needed for any clinical analysis of your specific condition).
2006-10-10 07:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by l0ewen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom replaced into like 40 3 or 40 4 while she had indicators of menopause. She went to the well being care expert because of the fact she could have warm flashes and then be chilly. awaken contained in direction of evening. So she while to the well being care expert and suggested that it is menopause. They suggested it quite is slightly early besides the indisputable fact that it happens.
2016-10-16 01:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by mulry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no doubt it is genetic...the average age in America for the last period is 51(which is, by definition, menopause) You are no doubt doing the right thing by asking before that ship has sailed...
2006-10-10 07:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that it is genetic. But like you already stated, you should ask your dr.
2006-10-10 07:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by BiancaVee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋