After many years of regular menstrual cycles, there comes a time when menstruation stops. This is called menopause.

Most women reach menopause around the age of 50. Others may reach menopause a few years earlier. Hormonal changes occur a year or two before menopause. This period is called perimenopause.

Menopause is considered to have occurred after a full year without menstruation

Symptoms of menopause include:

Periodic hot flashes and sweating, rapid heartbeat

Menstrual changes (heavy or scanty bleeding, irregular bleeding)

Joint and limb pain

Mental Health Related Issues & Remedies

Difficulty sleeping

Apathy and discomfort during sexual intercourse

In addition to these, itching during menstruation, urinary incontinence, frequent urination, and urinary tract infections can occur during this period.

All of these can be treated. Seek advice from your nearest Medical Officer of Health [MOH] clinic.