he first subject concerns hormone replacement therapy, which became
controversial after the large Women's Health Initiative (WHI). The
average age of menopause is 51 years of age.

The classic symptoms
involve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, nightsweats, urinary
issues, cognitive functions, sexual dysfunction, and reduced quality of
life. 

The persistence of the symptoms vary greatly among
individuals. Treatment options include estrogens, progestins,
androgens, antidepressants, alternative medicine, and selective
estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS).