Menopause is a point at the continuum of women's life stages that marks the end of her reproductive years. For most women, menopause is marked by the cessation of menstrual periods. Regularity and length of menstrual cycles vary throughout a woman's reproductive life, but the most common age of natural menopause onset is generally between the ages of 45 and 55. The hormonal changes associated with menopause can affect physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being; and the symptoms that occur during and after the menopausal transition vary considerably.

It is of crucial value that menopause is understood as normal part of a woman's life. All the changes that occur in the body and the symptoms that women experience can negatively affect their professional and private lives. Therefore, perimenopausal care has a very important role in promoting healthy aging and maintaining a woman's quality of life. A woman's social experience can also be influenced by social norms and socio-cultural factors, which is why menopause offers an important opportunity to check one's health, to evaluate one's lifestyle and life goals.