What is Surgical Menopause?
Surgical menopause occurs following an oophorectomy (removal of ovaries). The absence of ovaries and hormones can lead to sudden and severe onset of menopausal symptoms.
Who has Surgical Menopause at PatientsLikeMe?
- 105 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 1 say Surgical Menopause is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 99% | Females |
|---|---|
| 1% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 10 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 15 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 15 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Surgical Menopause patients who have completed their condition history