perimenopause

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, perimenopause has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Proven Podcast (Sep 2025).

Perimenopause is the phase during which the ovaries gradually reduce their hormonal activity, a period of physical and psychological changes preceding menopause. It begins with a persistent difference of seven days or more in the length of consecutive menstrual cycles and it ends after the occurrence of one year of amenorrhea, when menopause is reached. The fluctuating hormone levels, particularly variations in the level of circulating estrogen, can cause a wide range of symptoms, including heav