What the f*ck is artificial menopause?

And what does it mean for a breast cancer survivor who wants to have a baby?

By Lauren Caggiano

For the past 19 months, I’ve physically straddled a few different ages. I’m 39, but with the ovarian reserve of a 37.5-year-old woman. (Yay, science!) I’m also in artificial menopause, so, like women 10 or more years older. I understand what it’s like to experience typical menopause symptoms — hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, ho…