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How Long Do Perimenopause and Menopause Last?
Menopause itself is the point at which perimenopause ends.
The period of time after menopause is called postmenopause.
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How Long Do Menopause-Related Symptoms Last?
Two common menopause-related symptoms arehot flashesandvaginal dryness.
These occur as a result of the loss of estrogen in the body, normally produced by the ovaries.
Most women stop having hot flashes within seven years following their final menstrual period.
African-American women had a longer duration than white women.
Vaginal dryness, burning, and itchiness also occur as a result of estrogen deficiency.
The difference with this symptom is that it tends to get worse as women get older.
There are other symptoms that may begin during perimenopause and persist throughout postmenopause.
These include:
Although, while many women attribute these symptoms to menopause, the timing may be coincidental.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all women go through menopause at one point or another.
Most experience it between ages 45 and 55.
Youve reached menopause when you havent had a period for 12 months.
The months or years when you are transitioning to menopause is known as perimenopause.
Premature menopause can increase the risk of certain health conditions, includingcardiovascular diseaseand cognitive decline.
You are considered to be in menopause when you havent had a period for 12 months.
During the transition period, youll likely experience symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
If you had your ovaries removed along with your uterus, surgical menopause will begin immediately after the procedure.
They may, however, continue for years.
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