Climacteric

“Climacteric is the phase encompassing the transition
from the reproductive state to the non-reproductive state.
This phase extends for a variable period both before…”.1

Umbrella

What may the Climacteric Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Climacteric
  • Perimenopause

Climacteric

What is climacteric?

DotS the definition of climacteric may vary. In Menopause Definitions and Terms the European Menopause and Andropause Society’s definition is:

  • “Climacteric is the phase encompassing the transition from the reproductive state to the non-reproductive state. This phase extends for a variable period both before and after the perimenopause”.2

Perimenopause

What is perimenopause?

DotS the definition of perimenopause may vary. On page four in Glossary of Terms: Perimenopause [English] the current definition used by the International Menopause Society (IMS) is:


“Perimenopause – the time before; around and just after the actual moment of menopause”.3

Menopause

What is menopause?

DotS the definition of menopause may vary. On page four in Glossary of Terms: Menopause [English] the current definition used by the IMS is:

“Menopause – the last day of a woman’s last period ever”.4

Health Care Provider

What if I would like help with my transition to menopause?

If you would like help with your transition to menopause, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health explain:

“Talk to your doctor if you are worried about:

  • Irregular periods
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Bleeding after menopause
  • Increased premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
  • Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes, that interfere with your daily life”.5

Health Topics A-Z

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Sources

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  1. Menopause Definitions and Terms. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Menopause-definitions-and-terms.pdf Accessed: 20 May 2025
  2. Menopause Definitions and Terms. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Menopause-definitions-and-terms.pdf Accessed: 20 May 2025
  3. Glossary of Terms: Perimenopause. 2022:4. Menopause Terminology: Definitions – Climacteric. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMS-English-Factsheet-4-glossary.pdf Accessed: 20 May 2025
  4. Glossary of Terms: Menopause. 2022:4. Menopause Terminology: Definitions – Climacteric. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMS-English-Factsheet-4-glossary.pdf Accessed: 20 May 2025
  5. What Is Menopause? When To See Your Doctor. Last Updated: 13 May 2025 | Last Reviewed: 22 April 2025. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause#when-to-see-your-doctor Accessed: 20 May 2025
Topic Last Updated: 20 May 2025 – Topic Last Reviewed: 20 May 2025

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