My Definition of Menopause

Menopause from Mimi's point of view:

My first symptom was a hot flash. A hot flash is actually a series of biochemical events that unfold when your temperature controlling mechanisms start to fail . So now your body thinks it's overheated, even when it's really not. That, in turn, directs your blood vessels to quickly discharge what it thinks is excess heat, which for us usually means a sensation that something is on fire, our body!!!

Now, our bodies have a heck of a little hormonal dance inside. Our estrogen levels jump up, then down and turn us all around. This signals the end of those good ole reproductive years, and that's what causes what I call a total body meltdown. Hot flashes aren't our only enemy during menopause. You can also have symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, forgetfulness, and depression to name a few.

This is my definition of menopause. It is solely based on my own experiences. I am by no means a physician. If you are ill, always seek the proper medical attention.