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How Long Does Menopause Last? By One Measure, the Rest of Your Life

Symptoms can begin years before the final period and may last about seven years on average, researchers said.

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Justin Paget/GettyWomen who’ve had menopausal symptoms for years – such as night sweats, mood changes, and new aches and pains – might be wondering when they will ever end. But if you google “how long does menopause last?” you might not get the result you’re hoping for. The answer is nuanced, and depends on how we think about menopause. One answer is “a day”. Another is “it depends”. A third is “the rest of your life”. How can menopause be ‘just…

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How long does menopause last? Research suggests maybe for the rest of your life

Menopause technically refers to a single day, 12 months after the final menstrual period

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What determines the duration of symptoms and what risks are associated with the period after menopause? Women who have been experiencing menopausal symptoms for years, such as night sweats, mood swings and new joint pain, often wonder when they will subside. The answer, however, is not simple, as the duration of menopause depends on how we define this normal biological process. In fact, the answer can be “one day”, “it depends” or even “for the …

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