The very common perception about menopause is that it lasts very shortly and is only characterised by hot flashes and absence of periods, but in fact, the nature of the biological process is way more complicated. The hormonal transition takes its time and affects the body in this way and that, long before it reaches the point where menstruation stops. Since women are living longer and are still up to the task in professional, social and caregiving roles, unspeakable menopausal symptoms are shaping the people's health and well-being more and more. Most of the first signs are so subtle that they show up only from time to time and can be easily mixed up with stress, getting older or some other sickness. In case these changes remain unnoticed, there is also the risk that moments suitable for

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