Every woman will eventually arrive at the menopause. It’s not something which can be avoided, how ever much we try to ignore it. We might discuss it surreptitiously, perhaps in whispers. It seems to be one of those taboo subjects – who wants to own up to having reached that stage in life where our fertility has decreased, our libido is apparently disappearing and our hair will thin and wrinkles increase? But hey – one good thing – no more periods!!
There are various terms used to describe the stages.
The word “Menopause” has come to be associated with the whole process, from beginning to end even though, medically, it really refers to your last period.