Author Henry David Thoreau was among those who spoke out in defense of John Brown after his arrest following the Harpers Ferry raid. Thoreau penned an essay, âA Plea for Captain John Brown,â in support of his fellow abolitionist.
1 The average age of U.S. women at the time of menopause is 51 years. 2  The most common age range at which women experience menopause is 48-55 years. 3  Premature menopause is defines as menopause occurring in a woman younger than 40 years. 4  About 1% of women experience premature menopause.
On average, menopause takes place at the age of 51 in the western world. However, some women experience menopause from as early as 35 years of age. Meanwhile others have to wait until 60 in order for their menstrual periods to stop completely.