For each woman, the pattern is different. That individual woman will know, for her, if a change has occurred. Every woman is really different.

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Every woman's menopause experience is unique. That's where the confusion comes from. People experience symptoms at different times.

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Certainly menopause is a natural biological event, but many women do respond differently and may need intervention by a health care provider to help optimize the quality of their life.

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There are some women who are embarrassed and don't want to talk about it. It is the butt of a lot of jokes, most based on myths.

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Menopause is a perfectly natural process. As family members and friends recognize that this is a normal process and learn about the normal, natural symptoms, they will then treat the woman like she's normal and natural rather than a crazy woman.

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