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What is Menopause Understanding Your Changing Body

Growing up you heard about Aunt Betty’s hot flashes or that she was going through “the change.” Of course you had no idea what they were talking about. Now, as you yourself begin to notice changes in your body you want to know what they were talking about.

Menopause is the end of the menstruation cycle. Your body will no longer produce eggs and be fertile. This can occur naturally or as the result of surgery or medical treatment such as chemotherapy. According to the Mayo Clinic for Women’s Health, many women mistakenly believe that menopause is the signal that life is nearing the end. Actually, there is still as much as half of your life to go.

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