Menopause
Menopause is the life stage when the ovaries stop working and hormone levels fall. The transition before it (perimenopause) often causes symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep problems and mood swings.
Menopause at a glance
For whom
Women in perimenopause and menopause with symptoms or questions about the long term.
Not for whom
Symptoms are not a sign of weakness or illness; they belong to this phase and are treatable.
In practice
Discuss hormone therapy and lifestyle with your doctor; pay extra attention to bones and cardiovascular risk.
Key caveats
Hormone therapy has pros and cons that differ per woman; tailor it with your doctor.
Known
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