Questions & Answers : menopause symptoms, post-menopause

How long does menopause last?

Editor — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:05:00 GMT

Question:

Can you tell me the length of year’s menopause takes to run its course?

Sylvia

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Answer:

Perimenopause can take six years or longer.

What signals the end of menopause?

Editor — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:04:00 GMT

Question:

How do I know when I am entering the end of menopause?

Name withheld

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Answer:

You should expect the side effects of menopause to end by the second anniversary of your last period.

High blood pressure after menopause

Editor — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:53:00 GMT

Question:

What about high blood pressure after menopause?

Karen

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Answer:

Well, Karen, what about high blood pressure after menopause? (Sorry, couldn’t resist the joke.) High blood pressure is more common as we age, and heart disease rates are higher in women who are postmenopausal when compared to women the same age who still get their periods. High blood pressure can be treated through a combination of exercise, lifestyle changes – quitting smoking, and better eating – and/or medication. Your blood pressure and treatment for it should be monitored by your doctor.