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Menopause is the point defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, marking the end of ovarian production of estradiol and progesterone. The median age is about 51–52, but the perimenopausal transition can begin up to 10 years earlier (even in the mid‑ to late‑30s for some women). Common signs during the transition and after menopause include irregular cycles, hot flashes and night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes and anxiety, decreased libido, vaginal dryness and thinning of the skin, hair changes, and weight shifts. Progesterone typically declines first (which can cause anxiety and insomnia), with erratic estradiol changes causing vasomotor symptoms; after menopause most remaining sex hormones come from fat cells and the adrenal glands, so adrenal reserve and cortisol can influence energy and mood. Clinically, a more than seven‑day change in cycle length often signals entry to transition, and 60 days or more of amenorrhea marks the late transition (after which ~95% of women will have their final period within about four years). Symptoms and severity vary widely, and many women improve once hormones settle; treatment and supportive strategies (including hormone therapy and lifestyle changes) are commonly used to manage symptoms.

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