Early Menopause in Type 2 Diabetes - A Study from a South Indian Tertiary Care Centre.

Introduction: Menopause marks the end of ovarian function and it is called 'early' or 'premature' if it occurs before 45 years. Very little is known about the menopause transition in Diabetic women. Metabolic disorders like diabetes will accelerate the reproductive ageing and determine premature ovarian failure by various mechanisms.