Does menopause affect every woman?

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Q: Does menopause affect every woman?

Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Health Consumer Organisation

Founded in 1992, Jean Hailes for Women's Health reflects the enduring legacy that Dr Jean Hailes made to women’s health. Jean had a far-sighted vision ... View profile
Every woman who has a working reproductive system will eventually experience menopause, however the symptoms vary widely from woman to woman. 20 per cent of women will have no symptoms, 60 per cent will have mild symptoms and 20 per cent of women will need to seek help for severe symptoms.
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Dr Margaret Smith (Gynaecologist)
Health Professional

Margaret Smith is a semi-retired Gynaecologist who still consults privately on women's hormone problems. She has lived and worked in Perth for 30 years, for ... View profile
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Menopause is a natural process just as childbirth is, but it is not always normal!
Many women pass through this transition easily but about 30% do need help Reply to this post | Report
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