When is menopause in women start ?

Malaysia
April 14, 2008 6:48am CST
There was an episode in Desperate Housewives where Susan suspect that she is having Menopause. she was late 30's (if i am not mistaken). Can anybody tell me whats the "usual" time where menopause started ?
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@surfette (673)
• United States
14 Apr 08
Every woman is different, but around 50 you will see the changes begin. My mom was in her late 30's, but she had medical issues, so that's what brought on an early change. At 50, I started to skip and get hot flashes and other symptoms. By 53, I was through. Many women who have been on birth control pills for many years can actually delay their menopause and not start until closer to 60. It's all up to the individual.
• Malaysia
14 Apr 08
Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
14 Apr 08
You can usually go by when you mother and the other women in your family go through menopause to see when you are going to have it. I believe most women start around 50.