Menopause: a short explainer
Menopause is when periods stop for 12 months, usually around age 45-55. It is a natural stage, not an illness.
Bleeding after 12 months without a period needs a doctor visit.
At a glance
Do
- Write your symptoms down
- Eat balanced meals and sleep well
- Go for regular check-ups
Do not
- Do not self-medicate
- Do not trust random internet cures
- Do not delay seeing a doctor for lasting symptoms
Before you start 0 / 3
Steps
Signs: hot flashes, sleep trouble, mood changes, irregular periods first.
Bones need care: calcium, vitamin D, sunlight, walking.
Keep cool, avoid very spicy food and caffeine at night.
Talk to a doctor about treatment options.
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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources
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