Health Consequences
Early and premature menopause in particular are linked to higher long term health risks – and the earlier menopause happens, the more those risks tend to increase.
Knowing what to watch for, and what to raise with your doctor (health care provider), matters more the earlier your menopause journey begins.
A more detailed list of associated health risks and what it means for your long term care plan.
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Evidence-based menopause information for South African women.
Page last reviewed: 1 March 2026
Next review due: 1 March 2027