India, Feb. 27 -- Menopause usually starts by the age of 45 to 55 in a woman when they gradually stop having menstruation. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Astha Dayal, director, obstetrics and gynecology, CK Birla Hospital Gurgaon, said, "This is a phase of gradual depletion of hormones estrogen and progesterone which causes a range of symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, joint pains, weight gain, brain fog, etc." Also read | Stop believing these menopause myths! Here's what women's health experts want you to know

For severe symptoms of menopause, medical treatment such as hormone replacement therapy is suggested to many patients. However, the doctor said that it is better to manage the sympt...