What is the average age for a woman when her periods stop?  Anyone know?
413754
While the average age of menopause is around 50, every woman's body has its own unique timeline. Some women stop menstruating in their mid-40s, and others continue well into their mid-50s.
255559
I believe you can actually start menopause as early as your late twenties, so at 43 its a definitely possibility.  Did you breastfeed?  That will delay your period.  But with the hot flashes it sounds like menopause.  Go to Amazon.com and look up books on the subject, check the reviews and read up on it.  Then talk to you GYN. My doctor has a link with some info see below.
35182
Yes, it's perfectly normal. At the beginning of Menopause, you'll prolly only have your period every other month or so. Don't worry about it.
418733
1) According to the modern researches done on this subject  show that in most women, this decline in oestrogen production occurs between the ages of 45 and 50.\n\n2) In according to that the average age of menopause of a woman is 48.
826544
I didn't start until I was fifteen. It is very unusual and rare indeed for a woman never to have any periods, so don't worry about it too much. \n\nI thought I would never start, but it came eventually. All you can do is wait and rest assured that you WILL get there in the end. It's totally different for everybody - some girls start at nine, others at sixteen, and a few even later than that. I'm sure you're a perfectly healthy young lady.\n\nThey say you are likely to start your periods about a year or so after your breasts begin to develop and around the same age that your mother started, but don't rely entirely on that! My mother started when she was twelve and I had breasts for at least two years before I started. It's all normal, and whatever time you start will be the right time for you.
317536
I didnt get my first period til I was 17. My second period came 6 months later! It continued to be really irregular for a year. If you are under 18, don't stress about it.
532623
if you haven't started it yet, be happy. I started mine at 13, now i cant Wait for menopause so it will go away..lol.
868954
Menopause happens when your ovaries run out of eggs.\n\nIt can happen between about 35 and 70.\n\nWhen you are born, you have all the eggs you will ever have, Eggs that are fertilized by sperms become babies.\n\nTV is stupid, do your research. Women need to be empowered about their lives and their own bodies. Claim your power.
88671
Depends on the family traits, hormones and diet. Usually for women at menopause. For men, can start at the early 20's but usually mid 30's.
818890
you are getting unnecessarily worried because 2-5 days variation in the periods is not important. cycle is considered normal when periods take place between 21-35 days and last for 3-5 days. If you are not having any Other medical problem and not taking any drug, there is nothing to worry.
507511
MENOPAUSE...\n\nit proceeds over time!
823275
I did; got my period at 12 & stopped growing at about 15 or 16.
441797
I didn't start my period until I was 15. I only had it about 3-4 days and then I didn't have another period for about 5 or 6 months. My mom took me to the doctor and they said everything was normal. After having a few cycles they became regular. If you are really concerned, take her to the doctor.
1117026
It varies, but most women in their 50s.\n\nYou can be in perimenopause in your 40s, but you usually don't completely stop until the 50s. It also depends on how young you were when you got your period.
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If there is one thing for sure, there is nothing 'normal' about how long a period should last, or how long there should be between periods. If you feel anxious and want some advice, then see a doctor that you trust.\n\nPeriods settle down for the vast majority of women after about 1-3 years. Even if you don't settle down into a regular rhythm, that still can be normal for you. If after three years you are still unpredictable with no regular cycle, I would then see a doctor. Even at that stage, there will probably be nothing wrong.
635506
It is medically possible... for a woman of 33 to go through MENOPAUSE...\n\nAs with all things that concern you... \n\nSEE YOUR DOCTOR.\n\nPlease, based on these symtons... SEE HIM/HER fast... Okay?
949889
Most women have periods between 21 and 40 days apart.  You've still got time!  Chill!