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Premenopause
Refers to the time from a woman’s first regular menstrual to her last
regular menstrual cycle. This is the period of “normal” reproductive function for a woman.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the next stage. This refers to the “transitional” stage, which varies
from 2 to about 10 years, prior to complete cessation of menstruation. This is usually
experienced by women 35 to 50 years of age. During this stage, a woman can
experience major hormone fluctuations which can cause typical symptoms, such as hot
flashes.
Menopause
Is the third stage and marks the natural end of a woman’s reproductive
cycle. It is at this point that the body’s ability to produce estrogen and progesterone
naturally decreases substantially. The ovaries stop producing eggs and a woman is no
longer able to become pregnant naturally.
Postmenopause
Postmenopause is the period of life after menopause. This phase is generally believed
to begin after 12 full months have passed since the last menstrual period.
