FOUNDATIONAL TERM
perimenopause
围绝经期
The transition around menopause involving menstrual and hormonal changes.
Study this concept in context
95 · Adult changes, reproductive health and menopause
Reproductive changes in adulthood do not start on one universal date or produce identical experiences. The menopause transition illustrates interactions among hormones, tissues, sleep, relationships, and treatment decisions.
Sources
- WHO: Menopause
- NHS: Menopause symptoms
- NHS: Menopause treatment
- NHS: HRT benefits and risks
- NHS: Postmenopausal bleeding
- NHS: Things you can do for menopause symptoms
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