What are the main signs of menopause?

Not all women experience menopause symptoms, but physical signs and symptoms include night sweats, hot flashes and painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness, according to WebMD. Emotional symptoms include increased irritability and/or anxiety.

Most menopause symptoms are a result of reduced levels of estrogen in the body, explains WebMD. Menopause officially occurs when a woman naturally stops having menstrual periods for at least one year. The average age for women in the United States to experience menopause is 51, reports Mayo Clinic. If symptoms affect a woman's quality of life, treatments include topical vaginal estrogen, hormone replacement therapy, and low-dose antidepressant medications.