The length of each stage of the menopause transition can vary for each individual. The average length of perimenopause is about four years. Some women may only be in this …
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Menopause is a stage in life when you stop having your monthly period. It’s a normal part of aging and marks the end of your reproductive years. Menopause typically occurs …
Natural menopause — menopause that happens in your early 50s and is not caused by surgery or another medical condition — is a normal part of aging. Menopause is defined …
The traditional changes we think of as “menopause” happen when the ovaries no longer produce high levels of hormones. The ovaries are the reproductive glands that store eggs and release …
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Natural menopause is the permanent ending of menstruation that is not brought on by any type of medical treatment. For women undergoing natural menopause, the process is gradual and is …
Menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause are stages in a woman’s life when her monthly period stops. This is the end of a woman’s reproductive years. Perimenopause is the first stage in …
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