What is menopause? what are the signs and symptoms?

Menopause: Menopause is the time when your periods begin to be irregular. Not common at age 36 but it does happen sometimes. If that is happening to you now please see a gynecologist for care.

Many: The most common symptoms are hot flashes, mood changes, skin and hair dryness, vaginal dryness, pain with intercourse, rapid heart rate (rare), anxiety, sleep disturbances, remember, most do great with menopause and not everyone has symptoms. I list many of these, along with treatment options in my book, a woman's guide to hormone health.