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| | Hello and welcome back to Unpaused! | | Ever catch yourself wondering "How much longer is this going to last?!" Menopause is rarely brief. In fact, for many people, symptoms can span a decade or more. Below, Dr. Shilpa Amin, MD, CAQ, FAAFP, lays out the facts for how long menopause tends to last. |  | | | | |  | | | Dr. Shilpa Amin | | MD, CAQ, FAAFP | | | | | Q | | How long does menopause last? | | | | A | | The transition leading to menopause is called perimenopause. This period of time can last as little as a few months or as long as 10 years. The median length is 4 years. When perimenopause starts and how long it lasts may vary based on a person's genetics, race, ethnicity, culture, lifestyle (smoking, alcohol use), and environment.
Technically, "menopause" refers to the day that a person has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. However, colloquially "menopause" is often used as a catchall term for the menopausal transition.
The day after menopause occurs, a person enters postmenopause, which will last for the rest of their life. During this period, a person may continue to experience symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Researchers have found that this is most common in the first 2 years after your period stops but may last 10 years or longer. Vaginal dryness, in particular, tends to persist throughout postmenopause.
No matter where you are on your menopause journey, treatment (both hormonal and nonhormonal) is available. If you haven't already, consider talking with your doctor about your symptoms and seeking additional support. | | | | | | | | Have questions for our menopause experts? Let us know at menopause@healthline.com and the answer may be featured in an upcoming edition! | | | | | Stock up | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | HEALTHY TIP | | Add a vaginal moisturizer to the mix | | Declining estrogen levels can lead to vaginal dryness, which can make sex painful. Using a vaginal moisturizer is one way to curb discomfort and increase sexual pleasure. | | | | | | | |  | | | Healthline, Optum Now, and their respective logo(s) are trademarks of RVO Health, LLC.
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