Menopause is a time in a woman’s life when the cyclic
functions of ovaries and menstrual periods cease.
Menopause occurs at the end of the woman’s last menstrual
period. The fact is only established later when a woman has had no periods for at
least one year. The average age of menopause is about 50 years but it may occur
normally in women as young as 40 years.
Regular menstrual cycles may continue to menopause but
usually last periods tend to vary in duration and amount of flow.