Ask Emily — menopause

QUESTION:

How do I know when I’m in menopause?

ANSWER:

Menopause is the stopping of your periods. You are officially in menopause one year after your last period, so the time leading up to this point (if you are having symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, unusual weight gain, irregular periods, anxiety or feelings of depression) is called perimenopause. Though each woman is different, the average age a women goes through menopause is 52.

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Our Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

• Start by assessing your symptoms with our on-line Hormonal Health Profile. It’s easy, informative, and free.
• To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program Works.
• For further reading about your symptoms and other health topics, go to Explore Our Knowledge.
• If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We’re here to listen and help.

Last Modified: 02/15/2008