It may be true that most women aren’t looking forward to menopause, but it is a natural part of growing older as a woman. Menopause isn’t a sign that something's wrong. In fact, it is more of a clue the body is doing what’s right for it by following the natural order of things.
Menopause is most easily understood as the time in a woman’s life when she stops having a menstrual cycle.
Since many women may experience some level of irregularity with their cycles as they grow older, most experts suggest waiting a full 12 months after the last menstrual cycle before officially declaring a woman has reached menopause.