At What Age Does Menopause Begin?

A woman reaches menopause when she has missed her periods for 12 consecutive months. The average age of menopause in Hong Kong women is 51. Some women have menopause in their 40s while some women may still have regular menses at the age of 54.^[1] For more information on the three stages of menopause, read our full blog here.

1. (2021).'When does menopause usually take place?' Family Health Service. 3 November. Available at: <https://www.fhs.gov.hk/english/health_info/faq/women_health/WH2_5_5.html>