What Is The Menopause?

Learn about perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause

Duration: 32 seconds

Menopause is defined as 12 consecutive months without a period.

It usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55.

It's not a disease. It's a natural biological transition that all women go through.

The word "menopause" describes a single point in time, the moment you reach 12 months without a period.