Early Menopause Onset During Breast Cancer Treatment: What To Know

One aspect of breast cancer treatment that often gets overlooked is its effect on the reproductive system. Certain types of breast cancer treatment can affect a woman’s fertility, and they can also create menopausal symptoms for women who have not yet reached the typical age of menopause onset (which is usually between ages 45 and 55).

Even if women are not trying to get pregnant, having early menopause symptoms during breast cancer treatment can be a difficult and emotional experience.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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