When does MENOPAUSE Start?

Am I in menopause? What does it mean if my period has not come for a year? Why am I experiencing hot flashes?
These are all common questions I get asked about menopause! By definition, if you do have not had a period for 12 consecutive months, you are menopausal! That means, if you've had NO period for 11 months, and then it finally comes back around, we have to restart the count.
But what if your periods are not consistent anyways? There are labs we can run to help clue us in, and looking at our family history is also an important piece of the puzzle! Let's dive into common menopause symptoms and ways we can determine if you are actually in menopause.
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Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored and has been created with the intent of providing general educational information. Any such presentation of information by Dr. Alexandra Mayer is for general guidance is not intended to be nor should it be construed as the practice of medicine or specific medical advice. You should consult with your doctor to ensure that anything discussed in the video is right for you, given your unique set of health circumstances.