Menopause

Key facts Menopause is when a woman stops having her monthly periods. Most women become menopausal between 45 and 60 years of age — this marks the end of the reproductive stage of their life. Symptoms during menopause include changes to the menstrual cycle, hot flushes, night sweats, muscle and joint aches, tender breasts and emotional changes. Ways to manage the symptoms of menopause include lifestyle changes, menopausal hormone therapy, and complementary therapies. What is menopause? Menopause is the time in life when you stop having monthly periods. This marks the natural end of the reproductive stage of your life, when your ovaries