Things You Should Know About Menopause

Other Factors Can Accelerate Ovary Decline

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There are lots of factors that can contribute to ovary decline, which influences at what age you will enter menopause. Smoking, for example, can greatly affect the ovaries and lead to early-onset menopause.

Similarly, chemotherapy can affect ovary function too since it is toxic to the body and can damage the ovaries. In fact, women who go through chemotherapy often experience temporary menopause. In some cases, the menstrual cycle will return, but not always. In any case, you can expect to experience menopause sooner in life if you are a smoker or have gone through chemo.