You have "Official Menopause" after 12 consecutive months without a period. Okay, that's the physical side of it, but what about all the other symptoms? Do you still have the dreadful down days where all you want to do is cry? What about your sex life? I have read that some women enjoy sex more during menopause because of not having to worry about birth control. Could this be true? Mostly I have heard that women lose their libido totally - THAT'S depressing!! I hope someone can help me here?????