Menopausal Transition: A Review for Health Care Practitioners
The menopausal transition is a significant and inevitable phase in a woman's life, marking the end of reproductive capability. It is a complex process that involves dramatic hormonal shifts and a variety of physical and emotional symptoms.
This transition is typically divided into two stages: perimenopause, the phase leading up to menopause when hormonal fluctuations begin, and post menopause, which starts after a woman has experienced 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. During this...