By Daphne Bowen Most women who make it to a certain age in life will experience menopause. This is the term used in medicine to describe the period of time that follows the last menstrual cycle of a women. It occurs in most women when they are between the ages of 40 and 50 years old. The exact age of onset will differ by individuals, but there are signs to look for. Menopause and slow metabolism usually come together. Most women will gain some amount of weight during this period in life because of the changes in metabolism and the other symptoms of this condition. This process is natural and biological. It is expected to happen in healthy women. The experience will vary by person. Still, there are signs that indicate this stage in life and not all of them are favorable. Menopause is a marker of the end of the fertile period in a woman. Still, a person can be healthy, sexual and vital in years that follow. Some people accept this period in time with ease because it is a time ...