Menopause refers to the time in a woman’s life when she stops having a menstrual period and is no longer fertile. Typically, menopause occurs between ages 45 and 55. Learn more about the stages and symptoms of menopause, and find out the benefits and risks of treatments for the symptoms of menopause.

Changes in your body in the years around menopause may raise your risk for certain health problems. Low levels of estrogen and other changes related to aging (like gaining weight) can raise your risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. You can take steps to protect your health and stay healthy during and after menopause — find out how.

Early menopause and premature menopause are conditions where a woman goes through menopause at an earlier age than usual. Learn about premature menopause as well as risk factors and treatments.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can relieve menopause symptoms. Risks include breast cancer and stroke and certain types of HRT have a higher risk. Learn more about the risks and benefits of HRT.

Hot flashes are the most common menopause symptom, with as many as three out of four women experiencing them. Some women begin having hot flashes before menopause, when they are still getting a period. Hot flashes may be mild or very disruptive, but lifestyle changes can help. Read about several treatment options for hot flashes.

During the years around menopause, some women have hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, or other troublesome symptoms. Learn more about several frequently used complementary health approaches for menopausal symptoms, including phytoestrogens, black cohosh, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, and yoga.ion goes here

In the years around menopause, you may experience changes in your sex life. Some women say they enjoy sex more. Other women find that they think about sex less often or don't enjoy it as much. Low hormone levels after menopause cause vaginal tissues to be thinner or drier. Read more about the changes that occur and treatments to help your symptoms.

During the transition to menopause, changing hormone levels can affect your menstrual cycle and cause symptoms like hot flashes and problems sleeping. As you get closer to menopause, you may notice other symptoms, such as pain during sex, urinary problems, and irregular periods. Know menopause symptoms and how to deal with them.

Hot flashes? Irregular periods? Mood changes? Menopause can have a big impact on daily life. While many women do not need treatment during menopause, some prefer help managing symptoms. Learn more about current treatments for menopause and how to speak to a healthcare provider about managing symptoms.

Menopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period. The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55. It can last for many years. The duration can depend on lifestyle factors such as smoking, age it begins, and race and ethnicity. Learn more about the changes that happen during the menopausal transition.