What is menopausal transition or climacteric?
The menopausal transition starts with infrequent periods and ends with the final menstrual period. The transition can begin as early as the 30s and last even into the 60s. This span of time is also referred to as the change of life or the climacteric. ‘Experiencing Menopause’ is experiencing a transition in life for a woman. No more periods, no more childbearing, no more milk producing capability, are some of the changes that immediately hit a woman. There are also changes in physical appearance and a dry vagina. Climacteric can be divided into three phases: Premenopause: during this phase there is little disruption of ovarian function and the menstrual cycle remains regular. Some symptoms may begin to occur in this phase. Perimenopause: represents declining ovarian function with menstrual irregularities and symptoms commonly start or become troublesome during this time. Post menopause: when there have been no menses for 12 months, the post menopause phase is entered. What is Premenopa
