Menopause is when a woman’s menstrual period stops permanently. Periods can stop for a while and then start again, so a woman is considered to have been through menopause only after one year without periods. Read on to learn what to expect and ways to stay strong and healthy in the years around menopause.
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Menopause basics
| Early menopause (premature menopause)
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Symptom relief and treatments
| Menopause and sexuality
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Menopause and mental health
| Women's thoughts on menopause"Menopause for me was a welcomed friend. The years of cramps and bloating have ended." — Norma M. |
Content last updated September 29, 2010.
Resources last updated September 29, 2010.