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Menopausal Health Issues Counseling & Treatments

Menopause marks the cessation of menstruation for at least 12 consecutive months, indicating the end of natural fertility in women. Typically commencing between ages 45 and 55, this transition can occur earlier or later.

Manifesting in uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes and weight fluctuations, menopause usually presents symptoms about four years before the final menstrual period and persists for a similar duration afterward. Some women may experience symptoms for up to a decade before menopause onset, with around 1 in 10 women enduring symptoms for 12 years post-last period.

The median age for menopause onset is 51, although Black and Latina women may experience it roughly two years earlier on average. Further research is necessary to comprehend menopause timing among women of color.

Various factors influence the timing of menopause, including genetics and ovarian health. Preceding menopause, women undergo perimenopause, a transitional phase marked by hormonal shifts in preparation for menopause.