Health Tip: When Menopause Begins

Menopause and Perimenopause Slideshow

(HealthDay News) -- The onset of menopause signals more than just an end to a woman's menstrual cycle.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lists these changes that commonly affect women during menopause:

• Irregular periods, heavy bleeding or periods that stop.
• Hot flashes.
• Night sweats and difficulty sleeping.
• Vaginal dryness and reduced bladder control.
• Thinning, weakening bones.
• Moodiness, diminished memory and reduced concentration.

-- Diana Kohnle

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