Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause and Anxiety
Lori Askew
Menopause is a natural part of biological aging that typically occurs between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five. It is the stage of life when a woman’s reproductive years come to an end and she stops having menstrual periods. It is marked by major hormonal changes that happen gradually over several years, and that can affect you mentally and emotionally as well as physically. What is the difference between menopause and perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause and can last anywhere from a few months to ten years. During this stage, periods become irregular as your ovaries gradually stop releasing eggs, and the production of estrogen...
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