Perimenopause: This probably begins about 3 to 5 years before your last menstrual period. It lasts until 12 months after your final period. Some ... more about Perimenopause.
Perimenopause: The start of onset of menopause. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Perimenopause is available below.
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This probably begins about 3 to 5 years before your last menstrual period. It lasts until 12 months after your final period. Some signs or symptoms of menopause may appear during this time. (Source: excerpt from Menopause -- Age Page -- Health Information: NIA)
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