Facts About Menopause – HealthyWomen

October 18, 2024 is World Menopause Day.

Menopause is a natural part of life that every menstruating person will go through at some point.

But if you feel self-conscious talking about menopause, we listen to you. Even though more than half of the population experiences this change, there are still stigmas and disparities in education about the different ways menopause can affect the body, mind, and everyday life.

So let’s go pause Here for a second so you can take our quiz (see what we did there?) and see how much you know about the signs, symptoms, and important facts about menopause.

1. Menopause is the time in your life when you stop having periods.

2. The years before menopause are called perimenopause.

3. The average age of menopause is 50 years old.

4. Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats) begin after menopause.

5. There are four stages of menopause.

6. You can get pregnant during the menopause transition.

7. You can get a menopause test.

8. Menopausal weight gain is the most common symptom associated with menopause.

9. Hormone therapy is the only way to treat menopause symptoms.

10. Loss of estrogen during menopause means a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

This educational resource was created with the support of Astellas, a member of HealthyWomen’s Corporate Advisory Board.