I've a cat I took responsibility for a year ago. He is now 2 years old. He was 'fixed' before I got him. He was never declawed. He is usually REALLY good about not scratching furniture or things he shouldn't. Until Saturday morning. I left my closet open a crack, and he is a curious fellow, and loves the closet for some reason.
Defects in the chromosomes can cause premature menopause. For example, women with Turner's syndrome are born without a second X chromosome or without part of the chromosome. The ovaries don't form normally, and early menopause is often the result.
Menopause occurs when a woman stops ovulating and her monthly period (menstruation) stops. As women age into their 40s and 50s there is a tendency to gain weight; this can be influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. Increasing distribution of abdominal fat is linked to the hormonal changes in the perimenopause.