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STRAW+10 Stage final-menstrual-period

Final Menstrual Period

  • Estrogen declining toward postmenopausal baseline
  • FSH rises markedly
  • LH rises markedly
  • Progesterone near zero

Menstrual Changes

No periods — but defined retrospectively after 12 months

Primary Symptoms

  • Continued vasomotor symptoms (often peaking near FMP)
  • Sleep disruption
  • Genitourinary symptoms beginning

Clinical Protocol

  • Confirm menopause diagnosis after 12 months amenorrhea (under 50: 24 months)
  • Do not stop HRT at FMP — most women need it for several more years
  • Reassess cardiovascular risk factors
  • Begin bone density screening if not already initiated

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