Women experiences two major events in their life time one at menarche and the second at menopause, mention the characteristics of both the events.

Menarche represents the beginning of menstrual cycle which is an indication of attainment of sexual maturity. Menopause, on the other hand, refers to the cessation of menstruation which inturn means
stoppage of gamete production i.e., it marks the end of reproductive/ fertile life of the female.