Many women experience abnormal or irregular bleeding—terms that encompass heavy, erratic, or inconsistent menstrual cycles. While these issues can understandably cause concern, it’s important to realize that not all menstrual irregularities are due to obvious gynecological issues like fibroids, cysts, or polyps. Sometimes, the underlying cause might be linked to something seemingly unrelated: your metabolic health.

The average age of menopause is 52. But some women reach menopause in their late 30s or early 40s. And this is called early menopause or premature menopause. So if you are one of those women who has reached menopause really early, well, what do you do about it?

This is a really important question, especially for those who are trying to conceive and have a baby. So let's go over three ways in which we can figure this out.