Science Explains What Happens During Menopause
While menopause marks the moment when ovulation and menstruation end, perimenopause begins years earlier, bringing with it a range of symptoms unique to each woman.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Menopause is a natural life stage that occurs when the ovaries have reduced function; it’s associated with lower levels of estrogen and other hormones, and marks the period when fertility ends
Perimenopause, or the menopausal transition, is the process leading up to menopause; perimenopause may begin around the ages of 45 to 55 and lasts…
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