Menopause is something that happens to all women.​

It is when your periods stop.​

It usually happens when you are between the ages of 40 and 60. ​

Your menopause can sometimes happen for other reasons. ​

Like if you have had surgery on your ovaries.​

Ovaries are body parts low in your tummy.

Or if you have had cancer treatment. ​

You cannot get pregnant after you have had menopause.​

There is also something called perimenopause.

You get perimenopause about a year before menopause.

You might feel different during perimenopause but still have your period.​

Menopause can mean big changes. ​

You may feel differently in your mind and body. ​

You will have periods less often and then they will stop completely. ​

You may feel sad or angry. ​

You might suddenly feel really hot or cold. ​

These are called hot flushes. ​

You might get headaches or migraines. ​

You might put on some weight. ​

You might not want to have sex. ​

Your vagina might be sore or red.

You might get a urinary tract infection (UTI) which makes it hurt when you pee. ​

You might find it hard to sleep.​

Your body could feel sore and achy.​

These are all called symptoms. ​

Not everyone feels the same when they have their menopause. ​

You might only have some of these symptoms. ​

You might have different symptoms. ​

The symptoms could last for months or years.

These symptoms might sound scary.​

But there are things you can do to help. ​

Get lots of rest. ​

Eat a healthy diet. ​

Milk, yogurt and kale are good to eat. ​

Do lots of exercise. ​

Talk to your friends or family. ​

Lots of other women will be having their menopause too. ​

Talking to people can make you feel better.​

There is a treatment called hormone replacement therapy (HRT). 

Lots of people use this to help with menopause symptoms. ​

If you think you have menopause symptoms you should see your General Practitioner (GP). ​