when do women go through menopause

Women typically go through menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51 years. Some women may experience menopause earlier in their 40s, and a small percentage might have it even earlier or later, into their 60s. Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles and occurs when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a period. The transition period leading up to menopause, called perimenopause, can start several years earlier, often in the 40s but sometimes as early as the mid-30s. Genetics, lifestyle, and medical factors can influence the timing of menopause for each woman.