Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experience as they age. It refers to the point in time when a woman stops having her menstrual periods. This typically occurs between the ages of 45-55.
The years leading up to menopause are known as perimenopause. During this transition time, women may experience various symptoms as their hormone levels start to fluctuate and decline. This decline in hormones causes the ovaries to stop releasing eggs, thus signaling the end of a woman's fertility.
Some key things to know about menopause:
The transition through perimenopause and into menopause can be smooth for some women and more difficult for others. The spectrum of symptoms vary drastically. Support and guidance from one's healthcare provider is encouraged.
Additional resources related to hormone balance during this transition that I recommend are:
Some key takeaways around menopause:
Let me know if you have any other questions! I'm happy to help provide more information or resources on navigating the menopause transition. Wishing you the best in health.