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May 3rd 2021 at 08:00:00 GMT +0300
Menopause, that natural biological process signaling the end of menstruation, can occur when a woman hits the 35-year plateau towards 40 or around 50.
For some women, the transition is nearly unnoticeable, with their regular periods slowly petering out and finally stopping. But for several others, menopause brings with it a host of physical complications.
Night sweats and fatigue are among the most common; many women experience some form of difficulty with their temperature, especially at night.
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Dr John Ong’ech, a consultant gynecologist and obstetrician, explains that there are two types of menopause with “primary menopause” being “a natural process that occurs around 50 years. Secondary or pre-mature menopause “could be from 35 years or brought about by an auto immune disorder.”