Menopause is a transitional period when women move away from the phase of life where reproduction is possible. While managing the symptoms of menopause can be difficult, there are steps you can take to maintain your comfort and sanity during this phase of your life.

Symptoms Of Menopause
Because each woman experiences menopause differently, some have many symptoms and some have very few. Severity of symptoms -- including irregular periods, hot flashes and vaginal discomfort -- also varies a great deal.
» Risk Factors
» Diagnosing Menopause
» What To Ask Your Health Care Provider

Treatment Of Menopause
Options for treating menopause are determined on an individual basis and are largely dependent on how the physical and psychological symptoms are impacting your daily life. Here are some options to consider:
» Lifestyle Changes
» Medication Options
» Hormone Replacement Therapy

Living With Menopause
A 51-year-old woman discusses the first signs that something was wrong, the symptoms she experienced, and some of the strategies she used to cope, both before and after being diagnosed with menopause.
» Jackie's Story

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