- Menopause typically occurs when the woman is between 45-55 years old
- Menopause is also also known as the climacteric
- Menopause is the time of the last menstrual period
- The average age for menopause is about 52 years
- The most common symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, vaginal dryness and pain, mood changes, such as low mood or anxiety, palpitations – heartbeats that suddenly become more noticeable and joint stiffness, aches and pains
