Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after age 45. Menopause happens because the woman's ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone.A woman has reached menopause when she hasnot had a period for one year. Changes and symptoms can start several years earlier. They include
A change in periods - shorter or longer, lighter or heavier, with more or less time in betweenHot flashes and/or night sweatsTrouble sleepingVaginal drynessMood swingsTrouble focusingLess hair on head, more on face