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When is the definition of menopause? from the time you have your last menstruation or is it when your period start to become irregular?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Menopause: Menopause is declared after twelve months of no menstruation (periods).

Dr Greathouse and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

When is the definition of menopause? from the time you have your last menstruation or is it when your period start to become irregular?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Dr Greathouse and another doctor agreed

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