Table of Contents I. What Does Menopause Mean? II. The Role of Estrogen III. Symptoms of Menopause IV. When to See Your Doctor V. Possible Complications of Menopause VI. Finding the Right Medication for You a. Estrogen-Only b. Progesterone/Progestin c. Combination Therapy What Does Menopause Mean? Over 20 percent of the American workforce goes through menopause every year. That equals out to about 27 million women a year. Every woman will make this transition in life, but many do