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Overview

Menopause is a normal biological event that occurs when a woman's ovaries stop producing female hormones (e.g., estrogen and progesterone) and menstrual cycles end. Menopause is not a disease and it can be a positive emotional and physical transition.

Technically, menopause occurs with the final menstrual period and involves only 1 day. The hot flashes, mood swings, and other symptoms associated with menopause occur during perimenopause, the transitional years preceding and f...Read the full article