The transitional period before and after MENOPAUSE. Perimenopausal symptoms are associated with irregular MENSTRUAL CYCLE and widely fluctuated hormone levels. They may appear 6 years before menopause and subside 2 to 5 years after menopause.
    

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Adventures in menstruating : here's the science bit. #5.

Be period positive : reframe your thinking and reshape the future of menstruation / Chella Quint.

Perimenopause power. : navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause / Maisie Hill.

The darling menopause / Deborah Crowe.

A change for the better : how to survive - and thrive - during the menopause / Dr Hilary Jones.

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Adventures in menstruating : here's the science bit. #5.

Be period positive : reframe your thinking and reshape the future of menstruation / Chella Quint.

Perimenopause power. : navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause / Maisie Hill.

The darling menopause / Deborah Crowe.

A change for the better : how to survive - and thrive - during the menopause / Dr Hilary Jones.