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Menopause is when you have your final period. It can happen at the expected age or early.

Perimenopause is the stage before menopause, when you might start experiencing symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings.

Everyone’s experience of menopause is different, but it’s good to know there’s help available if you need it.

Learn more about menopause, including common symptoms and management options such as menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), healthy living and natural therapies.

This con­tent has been reviewed by a group of med­ical sub­ject mat­ter experts, in accor­dance with Jean Hailes pol­i­cy.