Facebook Pixel
EmpowHER Guest
Q: 

How long does menopause last in women?

By Anonymous October 22, 2017 - 12:54am
 
Rate This

Add a Comment2 Comments

EmpowHER Guest
Anonymous

There is definitely a great variation in women, as to menopause duration. There is evidence that in a significant number of women, menopause may last up to more than ten years. The earlier symptoms occur, before onset of final menopause( 12 months after the last menstrual period), the longer the period of postmenopause symptoms.
I personally am still in menopause for more than thirteen years already!
Maria Jasmine Freeman
Dr Hana Fayyad

November 2, 2017 - 5:54pm
Guide

Hello. Thank you for your message.

The average length of perimenopause is four years, but for some women, this stage may last only a few months. Perimenopause ends when a woman has gone 12 months without having her period. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, but menopause may occur much earlier or much later for some women.

Once in menopause and on into postmenopause, the symptoms may continue for an average of four to five years, but they decrease in frequency and intensity. Some women report their symptoms last longer. One of the most common symptoms is hot flashes.

More information here: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/what-is-perimenopause-menopause-postmenopause

best,

Helena

October 22, 2017 - 4:56am
Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy
Add a Comment

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.

Tags:

Menopause

Get Email Updates

Menopause Guide

Have a question? We're here to help. Ask the Community.

ASK

Health Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER - for free!