A Guide to Menopause Symptoms, Stages and Changes

It is the time that marks the end of menstrual cycles. It’s diagnosed when you have gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. It’s a natural process that occurs when your?ovaries?stop producing necessary reproductive?hormones. If its due to surgery or medical treatment, it is called induced menopause. Hormonal changes due to menopause cause uncomfortable physical and emotional symptoms. The physical symptoms, such as hot flashes and emotional symptoms of menopause, might disrupt sleep, lower energy and also affect emotional health. There are various effective treatments available, from hormone therapy to adjustments in lifestyle.