How long do post-menopause symptoms last?

Wondering how long your symptoms will last after your last period? Symptoms don’t just stop when your periods stop, so this week, I thought I would answer this common question, including why some symptoms last longer than others and what causes symptoms to return years after your last period.

Just a little note for clarification:
Officially, you are post-menopausal when you haven’t had a period for one year. Post-menopause is the time when you can no longer get pregnant. So, if you just go by the one-year measurement and then you get a period back after a year and a half, it means your hormones are still shifting a little bit. So, for us, we consider post-menopause to be two years after your last period to be safer from any unwanted menopause pregnancies.

Chapters:
0:00 How long do post-menopause symptoms last?
0:53 When are you considered to be post-menopausal?
2:07 How long can symptoms last after your last period?
3:52 Why do some symptoms last longer than others?
5:44 Symptoms coming back
7:48 Self-care after menopause

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*Eileen Durward is a certified menopause coach (3rd age woman peri-post menopause instructor). The information in this video is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*