Menopause

Menopause

The permanent end of menstrual periods. It occurs when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without menstruation.

Menopause is the permanent end of menstrual periods, occurring when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without menstruation.

It results from falling estrogen levels caused by the natural decline in ovarian function typically between the ages of 45 and 55.

This decrease in estrogen affects multiple body systems, which may be associated with symptoms like hot flushes and changes in vaginal tissues, which can lead to conditions such as vulvovaginal atrophy.

Menopause is a normal part of aging, not a disease.