It is better to regard menopause as a process. The early stages of menopause include symptoms such as menstrual changes and moodiness, and the later stages may include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and ultimately the last menstrual cycle. Just as puberty was a process of development. Perimenopause and menopause are the process of closing the door on a reproduction. The transitions are certain to bring some chaos as most change does, but utilizing some of the methods described can make this movement to later life more smooth and enjoyable.
Women experience symptoms of perimenopause long before menopause.
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