How old are women generally when they go through menopause? Let's not talk about what happens if a woman doesn't have her period.

Patient's question:

How old are women generally when they go through menopause? It's not that if a woman doesn't have her period, she's aging? Is that really true? Shouldn't they be taking medication to extend it?

Doctor's answer:

Generally, women start menopause around the age of 45-55.