The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age.
In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51.
But around 1 in 100 women experience the menopause before 40 years of age.
Watch the above video to discover why it happens, how doctor's treat it and the risks known around certain treatments.
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It’s practically impossible.
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