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Menopause is a naturally occurring process when a woman’s ovaries gradually stop producing sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. When a woman’s menstrual cycle no longer occurs for a 12-month period, it means she’s reached menopause.

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Menopause is a naturally occurring process when a woman’s ovaries gradually stop producing sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. When a woman’s menstrual cycle no longer occurs for a 12-month period, it means she’s reached menopause.

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Women begin experiencing symptoms of menopause in their late 30s to early 40s. This is the average age range when women begin to experience perimenopause — when symptoms occur due to gradually decreasing estrogen. Perimenopause usually occurs 7–10 years before reaching menopause. Note: Smokers tend to experience perimenopause 1–2 years earlier than their non-smoking counterparts.

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Women begin experiencing symptoms of menopause in their late 30s to early 40s. This is the average age range when women begin to experience perimenopause — when symptoms occur due to gradually decreasing estrogen. Perimenopause usually occurs 7–10 years before reaching menopause. Note: Smokers tend to experience perimenopause 1–2 years earlier than their non-smoking counterparts.

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Women begin experiencing symptoms of menopause in their late 30s to early 40s. This is the average age range when women begin to experience perimenopause — when symptoms occur due to gradually decreasing estrogen. Perimenopause usually occurs 7–10 years before reaching menopause. Note: Smokers tend to experience perimenopause 1–2 years earlier than their non-smoking counterparts.

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Women begin experiencing symptoms of menopause in their late 30s to early 40s. This is the average age range when women begin to experience perimenopause — when symptoms occur due to gradually decreasing estrogen. Perimenopause usually occurs 7–10 years before reaching menopause. Note: Smokers tend to experience perimenopause 1–2 years earlier than their non-smoking counterparts.

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All of the above. In addition to well-known menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and loss of libido, women may also experience impacts to their body systems, including cardiac, musculoskeletal, dental, dermatologic, and urology.

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All of the above. In addition to well-known menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and loss of libido, women may also experience impacts to their body systems, including cardiac, musculoskeletal, dental, dermatologic, and urology.

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All of the above. In addition to well-known menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and loss of libido, women may also experience impacts to their body systems, including cardiac, musculoskeletal, dental, dermatologic, and urology.

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All of the above. In addition to well-known menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and loss of libido, women may also experience impacts to their body systems, including cardiac, musculoskeletal, dental, dermatologic, and urology.

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The hormone fluctuations and natural mood changes during menopause can lead to mental health concerns - a time that may already be stressful with kids going to college or aging parents needing care. About 4 in 10 women report notable mood changes, such as irritability, brain fog and fatigue. There are also increased incidents of anxiety and depression. This is why it’s important to take advantage of mental health support.

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The hormone fluctuations and natural mood changes during menopause can lead to mental health concerns - a time that may already be stressful with kids going to college or aging parents needing care. About 4 in 10 women report notable mood changes, such as irritability, brain fog and fatigue. There are also increased incidents of anxiety and depression. This is why it’s important to take advantage of mental health support.

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There are a variety of steps women can take to adjust to this new phase of life, including embracing a healthy diet, exercise, good sleep hygiene, and complimentary therapies. Additionally, based on symptoms, non-hormonal medications or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be options.

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There are a variety of steps women can take to adjust to this new phase of life, including embracing a healthy diet, exercise, good sleep hygiene, and complimentary therapies. Additionally, based on symptoms, non-hormonal medications or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be options.

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Through Pfizer, you have access to benefits to support you through the transition to menopause:

Pfizer Medical Plan Coverage: For you and your dependents enrolled in the plan, access care to diagnose and treat your symptoms or help with bone loss and other side effects and access covered medications including Pfizer medications when no generic is available that may be covered at no cost.

Health Navigator powered by PinnacleCare: For you and your dependents enrolled in Pfizer’s medical plan, receive no cost support in locating expert providers and evaluating treatment options.

Health Coaching through TrestleTree: Work with a dedicated coach at no cost on lifestyle concerns including exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, smoking as well as help with managing  your symptoms

Mental Health Support: Understand a variety of mental health support options including no cost counseling through Healthy Pfizer Living.

Colleague Wellness Support: For colleagues, understand workplace accommodations such as space to change clothing, or use a fan as well as time-off options to help you manage your health.

Time-off: From sick days to vacation to paid and unpaid leave, access the time off you need to care for yourself or a loved one.

MyPfizerBenefits.com: Your one stop shop to understand the different benefits Pfizer offers. To learn more about this topic and how your Pfizer benefits support you and your loved one, listen to the recorded webinar Menopause Support through your Pfizer Benefits.