Menopause

Menopause is diagnosed in a woman when her menses stops for a year.

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This is due to decrease in hormones caused by slow cessation of ovarian activity. Early symptoms of menopause include irregular menses, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, hot flashes and mood swings. This early phase of menopause is called perimenopause and starts 1-5 years before menopause.