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What is early menopause?

Menopause is when a woman's periods stop permanently, usually around age 50. For Enlli, her complete hysterectomy instantly induced menopause at 19, a process called surgical menopause. This means her body stopped producing key hormones, leading to symptoms typically experienced by older women.

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