Women who’ve had menopausal symptoms for years – such as night sweats, mood changes, and new aches and pains – might be wondering when they will ever end. But if you google “how long does menopause last?” you might not get the result you’re hoping for. The answer is nuanced, and depends on how we think about menopause. One answer is “a day”. Another is “it depends”. A third is “the rest of your life”. Menopause technically refers to a single day, 12 months after the final menstrual period.