Experts Discuss Menopause Symptoms and Health Risks

Medical experts at the India Today Women’s Summit highlighted that menopause, which occurs at an average age of 47 in India, involves metabolic changes beyond common hot flashes.

Women may lose 2% to 3% of bone mass annually for five years during the menopausal transition, significantly increasing the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

Doctors noted that menopausal hormone therapy is considered safe for women under 55 within the first decade of menopause, provided they undergo individual medical screening.