Facts About Menopause – HealthyWomen

October 18, 2024, is World Menopause Day.

Menopause is a natural part of life that everyone who menstruates will go through at some point.

But if you feel self-conscious talking about menopause — we hear you. Despite the fact that more than half of the population experiences this change, there’s still stigma and disparities in education about all the different ways menopause can affect your body, mind and everyday life.

So, let’s pause here for a second so you can take our quiz (see what we did there?) and see how much you know about the signs, symptoms and important facts about menopause.

1. Menopause is the time in your life when you stop having periods.

2. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause.

3. The average age of menopause is 50.

4. Vasomotor symptoms — hot flashes and night sweats — start after menopause.

5. There are four stages of menopause.

6. You can get pregnant during the menopause transition.

7. You can take a menopause test.

8. Menopause weight gain is the most common symptom associated with menopause.

9. Hormone therapy is the only way to treat menopause symptoms.

10. The loss of estrogen during menopause means a lower risk for cardiovascular disease.

This educational resource was created with support from Astellas, a HealthyWomen Corporate Advisory Council member.