What is menopause?
Menopause, also called "the change of life," is a natural
process that marks the end of a woman's monthly menstrual… [more]
What are the symptoms of menopause?
Menopause affects each woman differently. Some women have
severe symptoms that last for years while many women experience no symptoms… [more]
What causes menopause?
The cause of menopause is a natural decline in the levels of
the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone produced… [more]
Who is most likely to experience menopause?
Advancing age is the largest factor in determining who
experiences menopause. Heredity may also play some role; if your mother… [more]
How do I know if I am going through menopause?
The first noticeable symptom of approaching menopause is
often a change in the menstrual cycle. This can be very noticeable… [more]
What treatments are available for menopause symptoms?
Menopause is not a medical problem in and of itself and so
it does not always require treatment. However, for… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If you are experiencing the symptoms of the transition to
menopause and they are disrupting your life, it is a… [more]
More information about menopause
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Clinical trials search for… [more]