'''Menopause''' is the onset of the loss of [[fertility]] in women due to the cessation of the [[menses]]. Generally, women begin to show signs of menopause (also called peri-menopause) in thier late 30's and early 40's. Most women whose cycles are not regulated chemically, begin to skip thier cycles for longer and longer periods of time. Formal definiation of "menopause" is when a woman has gone without her monthly cycle for at least 1 year.
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'''Menopause''' is the onset of the loss of [[fertility]] in women due to the cessation of the [[menses]]. Generally, women begin to show signs of menopause (also called peri-menopause) in their late 30's and early 40's. Most women whose cycles are not regulated chemically, begin to skip their cycles for longer and longer periods of time. Formal definition of "menopause" is when a woman has gone without her monthly cycle for at least 1 year.
Menopause is caused by a natural change in the production of female hormones.
Menopause is caused by a natural change in the production of female hormones.