Perimenopause

A simple way to remember the perimenopause is this - "Perimenopause is hell". ❋ Aka TBTAM (2008)

Hormonally, the perimenopause is characterized by fluctuating hormone levels and rising FSH levels. ❋ Aka TBTAM (2008)

The entire transition period, which involves many physical and emotional changes for some women, is called the perimenopause “peri” means “around” and can last anywhere from one to ten years. ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)

Not that I need donuts, of course, since my forgetfulness could also be attributed to perimenopause, which is also making me gain weight at a pretty scary clip. ❋ Susan Palwick (2009)

The transition to menopause, sometimes called perimenopause, is often a gradual process, involving the fluctuation of hormonal levels and some physical changes before the last menstrual cycle. ❋ M.D. Vivian Pinn (2006)

Among other things, I've now embarked on the Excellent Adventure known as perimenopause, which may make my moods even flakier than usual. ❋ Susan Palwick (2006)

As we go through the menopause transition sometimes called perimenopause, our hormones fluctuate and our menstrual cycles may become erratic. ❋ M.D. Vivian Pinn (2006)

For the last thirty years, I have had increasingly healthy habits, and when I found out my perimenopause was a really strong one, I increased the healthiness of my diet and my exercise level in an attempt to override some of the symptoms. ❋ M.D. Vivian Pinn (2006)

The period of time leading up to menopause is called perimenopause, during which women undergo some pretty drastic hormonal changes and may have irregular periods. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And some are still years away from menopause; the hormonal ups and down are often more pronounced in "perimenopause," which can start as much as seven years earlier. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Many women experience symptoms several years up to the menopause, known as 'perimenopause', due to gradual decline in ovary function. ❋ Unknown (2009)

9 out of [10] [adult] women [experience] perimenopause. ❋ Hammer---;, Hytham (2007)