3 / 5
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
This medical condition interferes with ovulation, causing inflammation and scarring that damages and destroys follicles.
4 / 5
Autoimmune disorders
These include insulin-dependent diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
5 / 5
Cancer treatments
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy often trigger early menopause. Women taking tamoxifen to reduce their risk of breast cancer may also enter menopause early.
Related:
• Is it menopause? Questions to ask yourself
• 3 symptoms of menopause and how to cope
• 10 ways to sleep better during menopause
Originally Published: April 10, 2014