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Menopause is a midlife transition when your body stops producing key sex hormones, and the effects go far beyond the hot flashes people typically discuss. While most conversations focus on a handful of symptoms, menopause and perimenopause (the years leading up to and after your final period) actually cause more than two dozen known symptoms. Understanding this wider range of effects helps people recognize what's happening and seek appropriate care.