Every woman will go through menopause at some point in her life, yet it is still something that many are unfortunately underinformed about. Going through such a massive change in your body can be stressful, but the more you know about it, the better you can prepare.
Many of the symptoms of menopause can be incredibly unpleasant. Therefore, knowing how to deal with them can help to alleviate at least some of them, and in turn, reduce the stress and discomfort that comes with them.
What Exactly is Menopause?
Menopause is the period of time when the menstrual cycle, and thus fertility, comes to an end. This occurs when your ovaries stop producing the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Menopause is thought to come in three stages, lasting about a year: Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause.