If menopause occurs before the age of 45, it is considered early menopause. Depending on how the woman feels about her fertility, it can be seen as the best thing to ever happen or feel like the end of the world when for natural or health reasons a woman finds herself in menopause at an early age. Sometimes though, there are very obvious causes of premature or early menopause. She will begin to notice obvious changes in her monthly cycle. For some periods become less frequent and unpredictable. Some of the natural causes of premature menopause include a genetic disposition, low body weight, and never has had a child or pregnancy. Poor nutrition and a lower social and economic status can also contribute. Women who have chronic illnesses are also more likely to have early onset menopause. For some women, early menopause is caused by other medical factors. Early menopause is often treated the same way as the other forms. Some women have found relief from their symptoms with natural products. Hot Flash Freedom was designed to help naturally restore the hormone balances.