Grasping the Transition: Charting Menopause, Perimenopause, and Postmenopause
Transitioning through menopause can be a complex experience, marked by fluctuating hormone levels and somatic changes. Perimenopause, the onset to menopause, often brings unpredictable periods and a range of symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disturbances. Menopause itself is defined by the absence of menstruation for 12 consecutive months. Postme