At long last it has arrived on the scene. Three decades of periods are about to come to a halt. The Change of Life is here. And much like any other change, being informed means being prepared.
Some women rejoice.
Menopause typically happens between the ages of 45 to 55. The last menstrual period is the official start of menopause. And it happens when the ovaries stop releasing eggs. It can happen all at once. Or it can happen in a lurching stop-start manner that takes a period of years.