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Health Tip: When Menopause Begins

(HealthDay News) -- The onset of menopause signals more than just an end to a woman's menstrual cycle.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lists these changes that commonly affect women during menopause:

  • Irregular periods, heavy bleeding or periods that stop.

  • Hot flashes.

  • Night sweats and difficulty sleeping.

  • Vaginal dryness and reduced bladder control.

  • Thinning, weakening bones.

  • Moodiness, diminished memory and reduced concentration.

Date Last Reviewed: 8/13/2009
Date Last Modified: 8/13/2009