Menopause
A natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Menopause is signaled by 12 months since last menstruation.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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May 25, 2023 · Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period.
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