Screening tests postmenopausal women should have

New Delhi, Feb 26 The time after menopause refers to postmenopause and that means permanent cessation of menstruation due to the loss of ovarian and follicular activity. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55, but women can develop it before or after this age range as well. Women go through several physical changes during menopause as their hormone levels change drastically.

Menopause sets in when a woman has gone 12 months without having her menstrual cycle and is no longer able to conceive naturally. Symptoms such as hot flashes and irritation start to set in and in some cases are hard to handle, this is when one may seek treatment. When your period starts getting irregular around this age

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