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Menopause refers to that time in every woman¹s life when menstruation ceases completely. The ovaries¹ output of estrogen and progesterone diminishes severely. In addition to signifying the end of a woman¹s ability to have children, changing hormone levels affect the entire endocrine system. This is a process, which takes approximately 3 to 5 years. The transitional phase is referred to as the climacteric, or perimenopause. Menopause is considered complete when a woman has had no periods for a full year. Although timing varies from woman to woman, menopause is generally complete in the early 50's. Technically, it can occur anytime between 35 - 55.
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