Perimenopause Flashcards
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Perimenopause
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Is the women’s transition into the menopause. This is when the ovaries gradually begin to make fewer eggs. It tends to start in the 40’s but it can start in the 30’s or even earlier. In the final 1-2 years, it is a drop of oestrogen at this stage menopause symptoms may begin.
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Symptoms
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Hot flashes Breast tenderness Worse premenstrual syndrome Lower sex drive Fatigue Irregular periods Vaginal dryness; discomfort during sex Urine leakage when coughing or sneezing Urinary urgency (an urgent need to urinate more frequently) Mood swings Trouble sleeping
