usually at what age women stop having period?

Answer 1

Women usually continue having periods until menopause. Menopause occurs around the age of 51, on average. Like menstruation, menopause can vary from woman to woman and may take several years to occur.

Answer 2

To stop having period is called menopause,it is when hormone estrogen levels has gone down which marks the end of the reproductive periods and menstrual bleeding has stoped for a year.The average age of menopause is around 50, which is variable in every woman. Some women stop menstruating in their mid-40s, and others continue well into their mid-50s.There are some documeneted factors* which can cause early menopause such as the following: smoking, radiation & chemotherapy, genetics and autoimmune diseases, removal of both ovaries, living at high altitudes,and a vegetarian diet.

*Speroff L, Fritz MA (2005). Menopause and the perimenopausal transition. In Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, 7th ed., pp. 621–688. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Answer 3

Women stop having their periods when the reach a time in their lives called menopause. The time a woman hits menopause can depend based on genetics/family history. My mother is going through menopause early, she's only in her 40s, and her mother went through it while still in her late 30s. Typically, however, women go through it around age 50. Often, several years before a woman hits menopause, her eggs are fragile and not as apt to produce healthy babies. Birth defects occur often in children born to older women.

Answer 4

Women usually stop having their period in the late 40s or early 50s. It all depends on your body.

Answer 5

I am 36 and starting to go through menopause. My periods want to stop, so i have to take special birth control pills with extra estrogen in them.
It really depends on the person and family history.
I have never had kids either so i guess that could be a reason i am going through this early

Answer 6

It varies a lot from one woman to another. Family history can influence it--when did your mother stop having her periods? In general, most women are between 45 and 55 when their periods stop.

Answer 7

By 50-60's women are done with menopause. Here's a good website.

Answer 8

There is no set age but usually after 40.

Answer 9

It really just depends on the women. I started menopause early and have to be on hormane therapy to keep my period regular. I have pasted some information on Menopause and the stages of it below. Hope this information helps. Take Care & Best of luck to you!!!


Menopause is the milestone in every woman's life that marks the end of her reproductive years. When you have had no menstrual periods for 1 year, you have reached menopause. 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.

Perimenopause means "around menopause." It refers to the 2 to 8 years of changing hormone levels—and the symptoms they cause—leading up to menopause. The most common sign of perimenopause is longer, often irregular menstrual cycles that are caused by hormonal ups and downs.

Most women start perimenopause between ages 39 and 51. 1 Some women begin to notice menstrual changes and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms in their late 30s, when hormone levels begin to change and fertility naturally declines. Other women don't notice menopause changes until their late 40s.

Postmenopause begins after 1 year of having no menstrual periods. Hormone levels continue to decline, and menopause symptoms tend to persist or increase into the first year or more of postmenopause. Estrogen and progesterone levels then stabilize at low levels, and symptoms usually subside. This is the phase of life when you can enjoy freedom from menstrual bleeding and birth control concerns.

What causes menopause?
Normal changes in your reproductive and hormone systems cause menopause. As your egg supply ages, your body begins to ovulate less, causing hormone levels to change (fluctuate). Eventually, estrogen and progesterone levels drop enough that the menstrual cycle stops.

Surgical removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy), radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis, or chemotherapy can trigger an early menopause.

What are the symptoms of menopause?
During the months or years leading up to menopause, irregular menstrual cycles can lead to heavy menstrual bleeding (dysfunctional uterine bleeding). Other common symptoms include mild to severe hot flashes, insomnia, cloudy thinking, headaches, heart palpitations, mood swings, irritability, depression, and anxiety. These symptoms can begin well before menopause and can last for a year or more afterward. Symptoms are different for every woman—some notice few or no changes, while others have severe symptoms that disrupt their sleep and daily lives.

Estrogen steadily drops for several months before and after menopause. As it does, it's common for menopause symptoms to get worse. Over time, hormones even out, and symptoms usually improve or go away. Some women have ongoing symptoms, such as hot flashes, for years after menopause. When estrogen levels drop below a certain point, many women develop vaginal dryness and irritation, which can continue into the postmenopausal years. Fortunately, this symptom can be treated easily.

Answer 10

Around 50 is the average age.

Answer 11

Early 50's, give or take a few years.