Is there any way to even know when you have reached menopause if you are taking HRT?

The Dodge

This question came up last week and it often shows up in various iterations, so I thought it was a good one to answer!

“Is there any way to even know when you have reached menopause if you are taking HRT?” and the corollary, does exact age of menopause really matter?

The short answer is no, but the longer answer is no and it doesn’t usually matter, but I …