from English Grammar Today. 1  Efficient and effective are adjectives. 2  We use efficient to describe something or someone that works in a quick and organised way: 3  The new online banking system offers a convenient and efficient way to check your account. [ extract from a reference for someone applying for a job]
For many women who enter menopause naturally, their menstrual cycle first becomes irregular. On average, it stops completely within about 4 years. Other symptoms that can happen during this time include: 1  Mood swings. 2  Lower sex drive. 3  Hot flashes. 4  Sweating. 5  Racing heart. 6  Headaches. 7  Vaginal dryness and soreness. 8  Painful sex. 9  Trouble sleeping.
Most women have no or few menopausal symptoms while some women have many moderate or severe symptoms. The clearest signs of the start of menopause are irregular periods (when periods come closer together or further apart), and when blood flow becomes lighter or heavier. Other signs may include some of the following: 1  weight gain; 2  hot flashes;