Menopause is a metamorphosis; every woman undergoes. For some, menopause is a freedom from the concerns of pregnancy and PMS, while for others it is the end of attractiveness and good health. In some cultures, menopause is a welcome phase. Women are glad to be free from the burdens of menstrual cycles. The cessation of childbearing years is a welcome relief. A woman can now enjoy being intimate without the fear of pregnancy and participate in festivities and rituals without being ostracised. Menopause is the time when a woman stops having menstrual periods. It is defined as the state of an absence of periods for a year.
Causes:

• Natural decline of reproductive hormones
• Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Primary ovarian insufficiency

Symptoms:

• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Irregular periods
• Vaginal dryness
• Mood swings
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Hair loss