What is menopause

Menopause is mainly the stage when a woman stops menstruating. Many women are not sufficiently aware of the concept of menopause and menopause and are somewhat confused. Menopause is generally considered to be the stage where menstruation begins to disrupt and enters menopause when menstruation is shortened or lengthened by more than 7 days for 2 months, or more than 1 week, within a 10-month period. Menopause is a very clear medical term that refers to the cessation of menstruation for one year, called female menopause. The average age of menopause for Chinese women is basically around 47-48 years old, some may be 2-3 years earlier, some will be 2-3 years later, all belong to the normal range. If a woman becomes amenorrheic before the age of 40, it is called premature ovarian failure, which is an abnormal state and should be treated by a hospital in a timely manner. Menopause refers to the stage of transition from reproductive age to old age, which generally refers to the age of 45-65. Therefore, menopause is included in menopause. In short, menopause and menopause are basically transitional stages for women from young to old. As long as menopause and menopause are properly recognized and handled, most women will be able to safely pass through this stage.