Question:

How long will menopause usually last?

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Answer:

Perimenopause, which is the interval preceding menopause, can last six or more years. The term “menopause” refers to a specific event – the cessation of menstruation, which has been set at an interval of 12 months from your last period. It doesn’t “last” at all, in that it denotes a single event.