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Q: How long does menopause last?

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  • 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
    The menopause is the final menstrual period. You are considered post-menopause when it has been 12 months since your last period. The menopausal transition or ‘perimenopause’ is the time leading up to the last period, when symptoms occur. This usually lasts 2-6 years but can be longer in some women.
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