Certain cancer treatments are more likely to induce menopause. These include:
Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapeutic agents can damage the ovaries, leading to menopause. Radiation Therapy: Pelvic radiation can affect ovarian function and lead to menopause. Surgical Removal of Ovaries: Oophorectomy, or the surgical removal of ovaries, results in immediate menopause. Hormonal Therapy: Treatments like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors can influence ovarian function.
