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title: "Average age of menopause: what to expect"
description: "The average age of menopause is about 51 in the U.S., but it varies. Here is the typical timeline, what shifts it earlier or later, and when to check in."
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# Average age of menopause: what to expect

> The average age of menopause is about 51 in the U.S., but it varies. Here is the typical timeline, what shifts it earlier or later, and when to check in.

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