Menopause has occurred when you go for 12 consecutive months without having a menstrual period. Even if you experience several irregular menstrual cycles, it isn’t until you reach 12 months without menstruation that the menopause transition is complete.
The signs and symptoms that occur during the phases of menopause vary greatly. For some women, symptoms are few and mild, and for others, symptoms can be severe and have a negative impact on their quality of life and sexual function. Because every woman’s experience with menopause is unique, the experiences of your mother, sister, or best friend may be very different than your own. Many factors influence menopause and its symptoms, including smoking, lower BMI, number of children, and education level.
BMI=body mass index.
