Menopause symptoms refer to the physical and emotional changes that women experience as they approach and go through menopause. Menopause is a natural process that occurs when a woman's ovaries stop producing eggs and hormone production decreases, resulting in the end of her menstrual periods. The onset of these symptoms can vary among individuals but typically begins in a woman’s 40s or 50s. Common physical symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and changes in body shape due to loss of estrogen. Emotional symptoms may also arise such as mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depression, and difficulty sleeping. The severity of these symptoms can vary among individuals and may last for several years before gradually subsiding.