Author Henry David Thoreau was among those who spoke out in defense of John Brown after his arrest following the Harpers Ferry raid. Thoreau penned an essay, âA Plea for Captain John Brown,â in support of his fellow abolitionist.
1 The average age of U.S. women at the time of menopause is 51 years. 2  The most common age range at which women experience menopause is 48-55 years. 3  Premature menopause is defines as menopause occurring in a woman younger than 40 years. 4  About 1% of women experience premature menopause.
Although the average age of menopause is 51, some women go through it much earlier â some are younger than 40! â or much later, so when your period changes at any time, you should see your doctor. Remember, being in full menopause occurs when youâve gone a full 12-month period without menstruation.