Perimenopause (pre-menopause) is the transitional period before menopause, often starting in your 30s-40s and lasting up to about 10 years. Symptoms vary; treatments include lifestyle changes, nonhormonal medicines, and individualized hormone therapy.
Menopause marks the end of menstrual periods, typically around age 51. Symptoms arise from falling estrogen and progesterone and can be managed with lifestyle steps, local or systemic therapies, and non-hormonal medications.
Menopause is a process that often starts with perimenopausal symptoms in the 40s, but early ovarian changes can begin sooner. Learn common signs, causes, and when to see a clinician.