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The later onset of menopause?
Last updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
It has been known that the age of menarche (having the first menstrual period) is declining. However, this has not influenced the age at which women reach menopause – the average age is still 51.3 years, ranging from age 48 to 55.
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