Though the phrase “menopause” usually serves as shorthand for the entire course of, the menopausal transition truly occurs in phases — and menopause is just one of them.
Perimenopause is the time main as much as menopause when a lady has signs (like hot flashes and irregular durations) linked to hormone adjustments.
Menopause technically solely lasts a single day — the one marking 12 consecutive months with out a interval.
Postmenopause begins the day after you’ve gone 12 months with out a interval (menopause) and lasts the remainder of your life.
Early menopause is when menopause (12 months with out a interval) occurs earlier than age 45.
Untimely menopause is when menopause occurs earlier than age 40.
Medically induced menopause is menopause brought on by a medical remedy like chemotherapy, radiation or surgical procedure.
Be aware: Whereas it’s not a technical time period, some individuals use the phrase “ premenopause ” to confer with the timespan between once you begin your interval and once you attain menopause.
Questions concerning the phases and terminology of menopause? Discuss to your clinician or go to healthywomen.org to study extra.
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