When will menopause start?

Evidence-based prediction from family history and lifestyle factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

US average: 51 years. Normal range: 45-55. Before 40 is premature ovarian insufficiency.

The transition period lasting 4-8 years before menopause. Symptoms: irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep issues.

Yes. Mother/sister menopause age is the strongest predictor (correlation ~0.5).

Current smokers reach menopause 1-2 years earlier. Former smokers: about 0.5-1 year earlier.

Sources

  1. Gold EB et al. Am J Epidemiol. 2001;153(9):865-874. Link
  2. SWAN Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation. Link
  3. Torgerson DJ et al. Eur J Obstet Gynecol. 1997. Link

Methodology

Blends ethnicity baseline (SWAN) with family history (correlation 0.5). Adjusts for smoking, BMI, menarche, pregnancies. Range ± 2 years.

Average menopause: 51. Strongest predictor: family history. Smoking accelerates by 1-2 years. Perimenopause lasts 4-8 years.

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