Approaching Menopause

The term “menopause” comes from two Greek words that mean “month” and “to end.” It translates as “the end of the monthlies.” The medical definition of menopause is the absence of menstruation for 12 months. In American women, the average age for menopause is 51. However, it can occur between a woman’s late thirties and her late 50s. Menopause also occurs when a woman’s uterus and ovaries are surgically removed.