Menopause is one of the most misunderstood milestones in a woman’s life — and much of that confusion comes from a single rule that’s rarely explained clearly.

In this Medical Minute, Cynthia Penner breaks down the 12-month rule and explains why menopause is not a long phase, but a single point in time. You’ll learn why menopause technically lasts only one day, what happens hormonally before and after that marker, and why symptoms often peak around the time periods stop instead of disappearing.

This episode clarifies the difference between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, explains why the calendar does not reflect how you feel, and walks you through how to move from understanding the science to supporting your body for real symptom relief.

If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel “in it” even after menopause is considered official, this episode will finally connect the dots and give you a clearer map forward.

Hosted by Cynthia Penner, Menopause Health Coach and author of The Menopause Map Series

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