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... > Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Sexual Development > Climacteric > Menopause > Perimenopause
... > Physiological Phenomena > Growth and Development > Sexual Development > Climacteric > Menopause > Perimenopause

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Perimenopause  

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Definition

  • The transitional period before and after MENOPAUSE. Perimenopausal symptoms are associated with irregular MENSTRUAL CYCLE and widely fluctuated hormone levels. They may appear 6 years before menopause and subside 2 to 5 years after menopause.

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