Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation for 12 consecutive months. This marks the end of a women’s reproductive years.

Menopause occurs naturally around age 51.2 when the ovaries stop producing estrogen, or surgically at any age when the ovaries are removed.

Gradually declining estrogen levels begin as early as in the 30’s – this is referred to as peri-menopause. This affects a women’s health and quality of life for the remainder of lifetime. Removal of the ovaries creates an immediate menopause - and usually more severe symptoms.

Many health problems can result, ranging from merely annoying to life threatening.

Some of the symptoms are:

As baby boomers age, an unprecedented number of women will pass through menopause in the next two decades, And today, women can live over one-third of their years after menopause. Menopause has become a serious public health issue as well as a concern of individual women.

We take pride in announcing that the American Menopause Foundation, Inc. has been awarded an unrestricted educational grant from Eli Lilly & Company which allows us to conduct lunch time educational programs in corporations and community groups throughout the country.

Our educational goal is to teach all women about the health issues associated with peri-menopause, menopause and post menopause. Women of all ages need to know about the changes taking place in their body, and the importance of nutrition and exercise.

Please e-mail us at: menopause@earthlink.net if your corporation would like to host our lunch time educational program.