Menopause happens when your periods stop due to changes in your hormone levels.
It is a normal transition that happens as women get older and can affect anyone who has periods.
Menopause usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55 but can happen earlier for some people.
The time leading up to menopause, is called perimenopause. This is when you have symptoms of menopause but your periods have not stopped. Perimenopause ends and you reach menopause when you have not had a period for 12 months.
Some of the most common symptoms of menopause and perimenopause can include:
Menopause and perimenopause symptoms can have a big impact on your life, your work, and relationships.
According to local survey data in north east London, we know that:
Talk to your GP or your local pharmacist if you think you may be going through the menopause and you have any concerns about how it is affecting your life.
Your GP can:
