Premenopause

“Premenopause encompasses
the entire reproductive period
from menarche to the final menstrual period”.1

Umbrella

What may the Premenopause Umbrella include?

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

  • Before Menopause
  • Premenopause

Definition

What is premenopause?

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


  • “Premenopause encompasses the entire reproductive period from menarche to the final menstrual period”.2

In Premenopause, Perimenopause, and Menopause: Premenopause vs. Perimenopause, updated 11 July 2025, the author’s definition is:

“Premenopause and perimenopause are sometimes used interchangeably, but technically they have different meanings.

Premenopause is when you have no symptoms of perimenopause or menopause.

You still have periods — whether they’re regular or irregular — and are considered to be in your reproductive years. Some hormonal changes may be occurring, but there are no noticeable changes in your body”.3

Health Topics A-Z

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  30. Video Resource: Menopause and Health Living – What Is the Menopause? [Multiple Languages]
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  32. Webinars: Previous – The Perimenopause Journey: An Adaptive Reproductive Phase
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  38. Why Is FSH Not Needed for Diagnosis of Menopause

Sources

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Sources

  1. Menopause: Definitions and Terms – Stages of Menopause. 2022. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Menopause-definitions-and-terms.pdf Accessed: 31 August 2025
  2. Menopause: Definitions and Terms – Stages of Menopause. 2022. European Menopause and Andropause Society https://emas-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Menopause-definitions-and-terms.pdf Accessed: 31 August 2025
  3. Premenopause, Perimenopause, and Menopause: Premenopause vs. Perimenopause. Healthline. 11 July 2025. https://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/difference-perimenopause Accessed: 31 August 2025
Topic Last Updated: 31 August 2025 – Topic Last Reviewed: 31 August 2025

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