Menopause

What is menopause?

Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experience as they age. It refers to the point when a woman stops having her menstrual periods permanently.

The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause. During perimenopause, women may experience irregular periods, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and mood changes as their bodies transition.

On average, most women reach menopause around age 51. But it can happen earlier or later. Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.

Some key things to know:

• Menopause happens because a woman's ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This signals the end of her reproductive years.


• The most common signs of menopause are hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, and emotional changes like mood swings or irritability. But every woman's experience is unique.


• While menopause ends a woman's fertility, she can still lead a healthy and active life. Lifestyle choices and medical treatments can help ease menopausal symptoms.

The experts at Revive Hormone Clinic provide compassionate hormone therapy and counseling services to support women through perimenopause and menopause. Their personalized treatment plans help women address hormonal changes and improve quality of life.

I hope this gives a helpful overview explaining what menopause is. It marks a new stage in a woman's life that brings its own natural ups and downs. With the right information and support, most women are able to transition comfortably through "the change." Let me know if you have any other questions!