The monthly menstrual cycle ends with menopause, which is a natural decrease in the ovaries' production of hormones like progesterone and estrogen. The ovaries gradually stop their regular monthly cycle after years of egg development and release. Hormone levels might drop during this phase, causing a range of symptoms that differ in women in terms of presentation and intensity. A woman's body experiences a change in hormonal balance during menopause, which has an impact on several hormone-regulated body functions. The body needs time to adjust to these changes, which is frequently accompanied by symptoms like mood swings, sleep difficulties, or hot flashes. There are a number of ways to find relief from these symptoms. The menopausal experience varies greatly among women; very few report having severe and protracted symptoms. Women often have a steady decrease in estrogen starting in their mid-forties, which results in less regular menstrual cycles that ultimately stop entirely.
