Menopause is a normal change in a woman's life when her periods stop for 12 months in a row. During this period a woman’s body slowly makes less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and the body stops producing eggs, between the ages of 45 and 55 and some at even younger ages because of medical treatment such as surgery to remove the ovaries. Menstruation ceases permanently and will no longer conceive and it’s time of significant physical and emotional change. Some women near menopause may experience hot flashes and thinning of bones. Nutritional supplements such calcium and vitamin D in your diet reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Essential fatty acids keep the skin conditioning and prevent bladder infections. Increase your mental and physical activity. Hormone replacement therapy can help your body to adjust to lower levels of Estrogen and progesterone, helping to alleviate symptoms.