[Clinical update and comprehensive approach to menopausal symptoms for healthcare professionals].

Menopause is a physiological stage in a woman's life characterized by the permanent cessation of menstruation and decreased ovarian function, which leads to hormonal changes responsible for vasomotor, genitourinary, psychological, cognitive, and sexual symptoms. Given the increasing life expectancy in Mexico, women spend a substantial period in the postmenopausal state, posing clinical and public health challenges for reproductive health professionals. This review provides a clinical update on the pathophysiology and symptomatology of menopause, as well as a comprehensive approach that includes therapeutic and psychosocial support strategies. Emphasis is placed on the importance of individualized assessment, patient education, and the integration of pharmacological and non pharmacological interventions, with the aim of improving quality of life and well being for women during this stage. The article offers practical tools and evidence-based recommendations for health professionals, promoting multidisciplinary, patient centered care.