Menopause, also known as the climacteric, is the time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and the woman is no longer able to have children. Menopause typically occurs between 45 and 55 years of age.
The turnaround time for an MRI scan depends on the radiologists' schedule. At many medical centers, the radiologist may interpret the scan and write a report on the order of several hours to one day. From that point, it is up to the physician who ordered the MRI scan to share the results with the patient.
An MRI scan of the brain typically takes at least 45 minutes during which time you will be asked to remain absolutely motionless for anywhere from several seconds to several minutes at a time. If you suffer from claustrophobia, tell your physician and you may arrange to use sedating medication before the MRI scan.