Health Tip: When Menopause Begins

(HealthDay News) -- The onset of menopause signals more than just an end to a woman's menstrual cycle.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lists these changes that commonly affect women during menopause:

• Irregular periods, heavy bleeding or periods that stop.

• Hot flashes.

• Night sweats and difficulty sleeping.

• Vaginal dryness and reduced bladder control.

• Thinning, weakening bones.

• Moodiness, diminished memory and reduced concentration.