“The menopause transition is defined as
the time from the onset of cycle irregularity
until the time of the final menstrual period”.¹

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Definition

What is the menopause transition?

DotS the definition of the menopause transition may vary. In The 2023 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause: Definitions published online 30 October 2023, the author’s definition is:

Age

At what age does the menopause transition most often begin?

In What Is Menopause? Understanding the Menopausal Transition the (United States) National Institute on Aging (NIA) explain:

“The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55. It usually lasts about seven years but can be as long as 14 years. The duration can depend on lifestyle factors such as smoking, age it begins, and race and ethnicity. During perimenopause, the body’s production of estrogen and progesterone, two hormones made by the ovaries, varies greatly”.³

Affect

How does the menopause transition affect women?

In Symptoms the (United Sates) Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society) elaborate on:

“The transition through menopause looks different for every woman, which results in great variation in how menopause symptoms are managed. Some will find that lifestyle changes are enough to keep symptoms at a tolerable level, whereas others find relief with nonprescription remedies. Some women will require prescription options to manage their symptoms, and others may benefit from a combination of methods”.⁴

In What Is Menopause? Understanding the Menopausal Transition the NIA note:

“The menopausal transition affects each woman uniquely and in various ways. The body begins to use energy differently, fat cells change, and women may gain weight more easily. You may experience changes in your bone or heart health, your body shape and composition, or your physical function”.⁵

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out more about the menopause transition?

If you would like to find out more about the menopause transition, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In What Is Menopause? Is It Menopause? the NIA explain:

“If you are having symptoms that are common during menopause, your doctor may ask questions about your age, symptoms, and family history to determine if it really is the menopausal transition causing your problems. In some cases, your doctor may suggest a blood test to check your follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol (E2) levels to rule out any other causes for the changes you’re experiencing”.⁶

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