When is Menopause considered "over"?? - Menopause Message Board

MrsLinda · 09-23-2004, 03:14 PM

I've had no period now for 6 months. No spotting, no nothing. I am not taking any HRT's or any "natrual" product.

Now if I have no period for 12 straight months, am I considered "out of menopause"?

The night sweats and hot flashes have subsided some. But they are not gone completely.

Thanks....

californiasunflower · 09-23-2004, 08:00 PM

It is my understanding that menopause ends after one year of no period.

Women who go thru the change of life often have irregular cycles and this is how they get pregnant because the cycle is no longer the reliable every 28 days. So the ovulation occurs at irregular intervals and that is how babies are born to grandmothers! (this happened in my family. my aunt isn't even a year older than me)!

Cookie531 · 09-23-2004, 08:29 PM

Yes, after 12 months of no periods you are considered to be ended with menopause. I went 11 months then had another period and had to start the count all over again!

MrsLinda · 09-24-2004, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the replies.

Ok...that's what I thought. After 1 year of no periods it's over.

I'm wondering now. Do the "sweats and flashes" stop then too??

Cookie531 · 09-24-2004, 11:00 AM

Nope, they don't go away. I'm still waiting lol.