title: [What is menopause? (I) Physical symptoms, hormonal factors, and psychological aspects].
abstract: This is the first part of a long article which deals with all aspects of menopause. In this part, the physiological processes which occur during this phase in a woman's life are analyzed.
authors.affiliation: Unidad docente de matronas de Cataluña, E.U.E. Universidad de Barcelona.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goberna i Tricas
mesh_terms: D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011372:Progestins / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens; D011372:Progestins