Menopause & Perimenopause
Menopause is defined as 12 months in a row without a menstrual period, and the years leading up to it are called perimenopause. These pages explain what is happening hormonally, which changes are common, and which questions people often bring to their clinician.
Guides in this topic
Menopause Symptoms and Care Options: A Guide to Talking With Your Clinician
Common menopause symptoms, how they are evaluated, and an overview of the hormonal and non-hormonal approaches clinicians may discuss.
What Is Perimenopause? Signs, Timing and What Is Happening Hormonally
A plain-language guide to perimenopause: when it starts, why periods change, common symptoms, and when to talk with a clinician.
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