What is the definition or description of: menopause?

Menopause: Menopause occurs 1 year after the last time you had a period. However, when perimenopausal (the time leading up to your period stopping) you can have a # of sxs. Sxs may include waking up in the middle of the night sweating heavily; dryness of the vaginal tissue; irregularity of periods, hot flashes; mood swings & decreased interest in sex. In the us the ave age for menopause is 51.

Ovarian failure. : Menopause is caused by ovarian failure. The ovaries run out of eggs, and therefore are no longer fertile and also cannot produce female hormones. The eggs usually produce estrogen and progesterone. So, once in menopause, a woman's body is in a state of double hormone deficiency...Which causes many short and longterm symptoms. Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urine leakage, brain fog, insomnia, etc.