Menopause explained

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in July 2023.

Updated on October 23, 2024

Some of the most common symptoms of menopause are called vasomotor symptoms, or VMS.

Understanding perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, and the symptoms that can occur at these stages.

VMS can affect many aspects of your life, from how you do your job to your personal relationships.

What you and your healthcare provider need to discuss before you start a medication for vasomotor symptoms (VMS).

Physical activity can have a number of benefits to people during perimenopause and during the postmenopausal years.

Not everyone's experience with VMS is the same.

Understanding and Treating Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS)