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MENOPAUSE.

Menopause is a time in a woman when her menstruation stops, it usually occurs naturally in their 45 years of age.  Menopause  happens because the woman's ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. A woman has reached  menopause  when she has not had a period for one year. symptoms of menopause  the months or years leading up to menopause (perimenopause), you might experience these signs and symptoms: Irregular periods Vaginal dryness Hot flashes Chills Night sweats Sleep problems Mood changes Weight gain and slowed metabolism Thinning hair and dry skin Loss of breast fullness Every woman’s menopause experience is unique. Symptoms are usually more severe when menopause occurs suddenly or over a shorter period of time. Conditions that impact the health of the ovary, like cancer or   hysterectomy , or certain lifestyle choices, like  smoking , tend to increase the severity and duration of symptoms. Aside from menstruation ...