“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? Understand the Menopausal Transition the (United States) National Institute on Aging (NIA) explain:

“Most women begin the menopausal transition between ages 45 and 55, and the process may last for several years. Women reach menopause at different ages, and the average age of menopause is 52 in the United States. You will only know that you’ve reached menopause when you have not had a period or spotting for a full year”.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? Managing Menopause Symptoms: What’s Right for You? the NIA note:

“Symptoms related to menopause can last for between two and eight years, though the timing and symptoms are highly variable among women. These factors are likely influenced by a woman’s genetics as well as external factors, such as race and ethnicity, culture, lifestyle, and environment”.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? Managing Menopause Symptoms: What’s Right for Me? the NIA explain:

“Deciding whether and how to treat symptoms related to menopause can be complicated and personal. Many women find that they do not need treatment for their menopause symptoms. For women who want to pursue treatment, options may include lifestyle changes, nonhormonal medications, and hormones. To determine the approach that’s right for you, discuss your symptoms, family and medical history, and preferences with your doctor. No matter what you decide, see your doctor every year to talk about your treatment plan, bring up any concerns, and discuss any changes you want to make”.⁶

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