Menopause is a natural transition that all women experience as they age. It marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and menstrual cycles.
The medical definition of menopause is when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months and no other biological cause can be identified. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. This transition phase can last 4-5 years on average.
During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone levels become irregular, causing common symptoms like:
The average age for menopause is 51, but it can happen from 40-55 years old. Genetics and lifestyle factors play a role.
When exactly does menopause start? The final menstrual period marks the start of menopause. Since we don’t know it’s the last one until 12 months have passed with no period, menopause is confirmed in hindsight.
Some key things for women to know:
The team at Hormone Solutions understands the challenges many women face during perimenopause and menopause. Our caring providers offer customized hormone therapy options to help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. We also provide nutritional counseling, fitness plans, stress management techniques and more.
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