How to support someone during the menopause

Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can happen earlier. Perimenopause is when you have symptoms before your periods stop.


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Menopause happens when your periods stop because hormone levels naturally decrease, usually between the ages of 45 and 55. Perimenopause is the stage before menopause, when hormone changes can start causing symptoms even if you’re still having periods.

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