<qa>  What is the milestone of a more broaden condition that can last up to 10 years?Menopause is the milestone of a more broaden condition that can last up to 10 years. The first menopausal symptoms usually appear around the age of 42 and are characterized by a gradual decline in thyroid and gonadal function with a progressive increase of plasmatic luteinizing hormone LH and follicle stimulating hormone FSH levels. 