Premenopausal+phase

toc =1375106940= = Definition: = The stage of menopause during which estrogen levels fall somewhat, menstrual periods are less regular, and anovulatory cycle begins to occur. HGD Chapter 15 pg.393

= Examples: = This is when a woman does not produce an ovum, but the estrogen levels are high enough to produce a periodic bleeding. This is when a woman starts to experience the early signs, such as __#|hot flashes__, which are sudden sensations of feeling hot. Estrogen levels begin to fluctuate. This typically starts happening in a woman's late 30's to early 40's. The ovaries are less sensitive to cyclical hormone signals. media type="custom" key="23539684" =[|10 Common Perimenopause Symptoms]:= =Irregular Periods= =Problems Sleeping= =Hot Flashes= =Mood Changes= =Low Libido= =Vaginal Dryness= =Weight Gain= =Tender Breasts= =Urinary Incontinence= =Migraines=

= Analogies: = Premenopause is to middle aged women, as the beginning of puberty is to adolescents.

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