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An Overview of Menopause

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Menopause marks the permanent end to a person’s menstrual cycle. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 (with an average age of 51). A person is considered to be postmenopausal after 12 consecutive months without experiencing a period.

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Menopause marks the permanent end to a person’s menstrual cycle. While menopause is mostly experienced between the ages of 45 and 55 (with an average age of 51), some people reach menopause early or late. Despite this, there is no set age for when menopause should begin - it depends on the individual. A person is considered to be postmenopausal after 12 consecutive months without experiencing a period.

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Diana Wilson
27 Apr 2023
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good resource
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Bonnie Haley
07 Jul 2021
Good information for menopause
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Emma Ryan
09 Jun 2021
Good review and resources
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Kerry Pittman
11 Jun 2021
Very helpful to understand, both as a health professional and a woman. It will directly effect me as a working woman, since my body will soon undergo these changes.
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Teena lee
23 Jun 2021
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Jodie-Ann Howard
06 Jun 2021
Fabulous information and very knowledgeable.
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Christine Jahman
08 Jun 2021
Interesting and informative article.
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Sue TAYLOR
11 Jun 2021
Nice short but informative information on menopause
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Robina Vollrath
14 Dec 2022
I found it really helpful and it will be useful to share.
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Joanne Austin
26 Jun 2021
A concise overview of a very indepth and complex passage of life. Well researched and presented.
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