Post-menopause: 12 months without a period
After the menopause - when you haven’t had a period for 12 months - your ovaries no longer release eggs or produce estrogen. On average, this happens around the age of 51(1) and from this point on, you are post-menopausal. Happily, hormonal stability brings a halt to some of the symptoms you might have experienced during the perimenopause, like hot flashes and mood swings and you can expect to feel on much more of an even keel. Post-menopausal women also have a higher risk of osteoporosis and other health conditions, so the permanent changes in your body will mean regular health checks. But by keeping yourself fit, healthy and well-nourished, you can actually increase your energy levels as you begin this new chapter.
More hormonal stability after the menopause
Post-menopause, hormone levels stabilize, which means an end to the common symptoms you may have experienced as your estrogen production decreased, like fatigue, night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, and drier skin. And as your body adjusts to its new balance and you may even find you have more energy than you have had in years. Many women also notice fewer aches and pains, and less sleep problems, anxiety and weight fluctuation once the menopause has passed.