The duration of menopause symptoms can vary widely.
But unfortunately, theres no definitive end point to menopause you’re free to circle on the calendar.
Its duringperimenopausethe transitional period leading up to the end of menstruationwhen symptoms usually begin.
Perimenopause typically begins between the ages of 45 and 55, according to the NIA.
As for how long it lasts, estimates are broad and varied.
For instance, according to the NIA, perimenopause lasts between seven and 14 years.
a board-certified family medicine physician and District Medical Director at One Medical in North Carolina
TheOffice on Womens Health, on the other hand, estimates two to eight years.
And theCleveland Clinicsays symptoms stick around for four years, on average.
Heres what the experts had to say.
How long do menopause symptoms last?
We do have treatments for all the different symptoms that people may experience.
The normal onset of menopause is after age 45, with the typical age around 51.
It can last six months, a year, a couple years …or even longer than that.
The most common side effects are hot flashes, which most people want to end sooner rather than later.
There are good therapeutic interventions that are safe for most [people].
a board-certified family medicine physician and District Medical Director at One Medical in North Carolina
Beyond that, we might suggest lifestyle modifications or testing for other hormonal deficiencies.
Talk to your health care provider about your options.
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