Can Menopause Be Delayed?

Can Menopause Be Delayed?

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By Chloe Bennett, B.Sc.Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH

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• What is Menopause?
• Menopausal Symptoms
• Menopause Symptom Treatment
• Can Menopause Be Delayed?
• Procedure to Delay Menopause
• Benefits of Delaying Menopause

Menopause is a natural process whereby a woman no longer has periods and is unable to become pregnant naturally. It typically occurs between 45 and 55 years old, as the hormone, oestrogen, begins to decline. With more women pursuing a career, and delaying children-bearing, the possibility of delaying menopause could allow them to conceive and carry naturally - but can menopause be delayed?