Many middle-aged women are afraid of when it will happen and what symptoms they will have to deal with. Signs often appear years before.
In most cases, menopause begins as early as the age of 40 to 45, in some cases even earlier. It usually takes about five to seven years for the hormonal change to be completed. Menopause can only be determined retrospectively, as no bleeding should have occurred at least twelve months before. It is not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.