Patient's question:
Irregular menstruationDoctor's answer:
Menopause refers to the climacteric, which are actually two medical concepts with completely different meanings. Menopause refers to the transitional period during which a woman's gonadal function gradually declines until it is completely lost; whereas menopause simply refers to the cessation of menstruation. Before menopause, there is a stage of gradual ovarian decline, which lasts approximately 2 to 4 years according to surveys. Menopause generally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55. Symptoms may include facial skin flushing, unexplained fever, chest tightness, palpitations, headaches, dizziness, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, tinnitus, fatigue, memory loss, sensory abnormalities, decreased libido, menstrual irregularities, and other symptoms.