Question-:How long do the symptoms of the menopause last?

Reply -:   A difficult question

Perimenopause -: this is the stage lasting several years on either side if your last  menstrual period, this is the time when you notice most physical changes, periods become irregular and hot flushes begin

Menopause-: is your final period, identified retrospectively, when you have not had a period for 12 months but symptoms may continue. As an  individual your symptoms will vary, along with time scale