How do you know when you are entering menopause?

Menopause: Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstrual periods for one year.

Irregular periods: The menopausal transition, or peri-menopause is an interval of 3-5 years prior to the final menstrual period. During this time, periods become increasingly irregular. The medical definition of menopause is one year without a period. During the menopausal transition, women typically will have intermittent hot flashes along with irregular periods.

Dr Ali agreed