If you’ve had your ovaries removed before the age of your natural menopause whether due to endometriosis, genetic cancer risk or any other reason you will experience surgical menopause. This is different from natural menopause because it happens suddenly, often at a younger age, and without the gradual hormonal decline your body would normally go through. The removal of the ovaries causes an abrupt drop in oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, which can lead to severe symptoms such as: • Ho