How does the Climacteric Period Relate to Menopause?
Just as one goes through a series of changes leading up to and through puberty, culminating in reproductive maturity, a woman also has a climacteric period which transitions her from ovarian function, to hormonal decline, and through termination of fertility (menopause). Menopause takes place within the climacteric period. Menopause is a biological “event” heralded by the cessation of menses and the termination of fertility, which can take from 1 – 7 years to complete, and generally occurs between the ages of 48 and 52. The climacteric is a long series of changes that may last from 15 – 20 years and generally falls between the ages of 40 and 60. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; What Happens During the Climacteric Period and Menopause? As menopause approaches, a woman’s monthly cycle begins to change due to changes in ovarian function. It is usual for the cycle to shorten from an average of 28 days to
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