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Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the period in a woman's life before natural menopause, where her hormones are "in transition". It is characterized by a gradual decrease in progesterone and estrogen, but hormone fluctuations are common. This period can last from 3-10 years before menopause. Some women have many symptoms during this period, others few. Irregular menstrual cycles are the most common first sign. Other common symptoms are PMS-like symptoms (bloating, breast tenderness), hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, and changes in the breasts. Anovulatory menstrual cycles are common, and women should watch for bleeding between periods.

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Message Me Jennifer Austin

Last posted on November 18, 2009 - 7:08pm

Jennifer is a medical journalist and 4th year medical student applying to residency in Ob/Gyn. She received her M.S. in Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and her B.S. in ...

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Conditions: Anal Fissure Dependent Personality Disorder Emotional Eating Healthy Eating Hormones & Endocrine System Hypothyroidism Immune System Lactose Intolerance Menopause Menstrual Cycle Mental Health Myasthenia Gravis Ovarian Cysts PMS Perimenopause Reproductive System Uterine Fibroids Weight Management

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Conditions: ACTH AIDS / HIV Abscessed Tooth Acanthosis Nigricans Achalasia Acne Actinic Keratosis Acute Cerebellar Ataxia Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction Acute Interstitial Nephritis Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Acute Repiratory Distress Syndrome Acute Silicosis Acute Tubular Necrosis Addictions Addison's Disease Adenovirus infection Adrenal Cancer Adrenal Conditions Adrenal Crisis Adrenal Gland Tumor Adrenal Hormones Adrenalin Adult Macular Degeneration Age-Related Hearing Loss Aging Skin Agoraphobia Albinism Alcoholism Aldosterone Allergic Contact Dermatitis Allergic Rhinitis Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Amenorrhea Amyotophic Lateral Sclerosis Anal Abscess Anal Fissure Anaphylatic Shock Anemia Angina Angiodysplasia of the Colon Angioedema Ankylosing Spondylitis Anorexia Nervosa Anovulation Anoxic Brain Injury Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Antisocial Personality Disorder Anxiety Anxiety Conditions Aortic Aneurysm Aortic Stenosis Aphasia Aplastic Anemia Appendicitis Arrhenoblastoma Arrhythmia Arteriovenous Malformations of the Brain Arthritis Asbestosis Aseptic Meningitis Asperger's Syndrome Aspiration Pneumonia Asthma Astigmatism Astrocytoma Atherosclerosis Athlete's Foot Atopic Dermatitis Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Flutter Atrophic Vaginitis Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Atypical Pneumonia Autism Autoimmune Conditions Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Back Conditions Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial Vaginosis Bariatric Surgery Barrett's Esophagus Basal Cell Carcinoma Batten Disease Bed Sores Bedwetting Behcet's Disease Bell's Palsy Benign Growths of the Skin Benign Skin Tumors Berger's Disease Berylliosis Binge Eating Disorder Bipolar Disorder Bladder Cancer Bladder Conditions Bladder Infection Bladder Prolapse Blepharitis Blisters Blocked Tear Duct Blood Cancer Blood Clots Blood Conditions Blood Poisoning Blood Pressure Blood Vessel Conditions Blood in Urine Boils Bone Cancer Bone Conditions Bones & Joints Borderline Personality Disorder Bowel Obstruction Bradycardia Brain & Nerves Brain Cancer Brain Conditions Brain Function Brain Infections Breast Calcifications Breast Cancer Breast Conditions Breast Cysts Breast Discharge Breast Infection Breast Pain Breathing Conditions Broken Ankle Broken Collarbone Broken Neck Broken Nose Bronchiolitis Bronchitis Bronchoplumonary Dysplasia Bulimia Nervosa Bunion Burner Burns Bursitis Calf Strain Calluses Cancer Cancers of the Digestive System Cancers of the Respiratory System Canker Sores Cardiac Arrest Cardiac Tamponade Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cataract Cavities Celiac Disease Cerebral Palsy Cervical Cancer Cervical Dysplasia Cervix Conditions Cesearean section Chalazions Charcot-Maire-Tooth Disease Childhood Disintegration Disorder (CDD)Chlamydia Cholera Cholesteatoma Chorioretinitis Chrondrosarcoma Chronic Granulomatous Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Pancreatitis Cirrhosis Claustrophobia Cleft Palate Cloudy Cornea Coccidiodomycosis Cold Sores Colitis Colon Polyps Color Blindness Colorectal Cancer Coma Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Compulsive Eating Disorder Compulsive Exercise Compulsive Gambling Congenital Brain Conditions Constipation Contact Dermatitis Conversion Disorder Corneal Abrasion Corns Coronary Artery Disease Cortisol Crab Lice Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Crossed Eyes Croup Cushing's Disease DHEA-S Dandruff Dandy-Walker Syndrome Deafness Degenerative Brain Diseases Degenerative Disc Disease Delirium Tremens Dementia Dental & Oral Health Dental Conditions Dependent Personality Disorder Depression Dermatofibroma Dermatomyositis Developmental Mental Health Conditions Deviated Nasal Septum Diabetes Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcer Diabetic Neuropathy Diaper Rash Diarrhea Diet Plans Digestive Glands Conditions Digestive System Dislocations Diverticulitis Drug Addictions Drug-induced Hepatitis Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Duodenal Ulcer Dyslexia Dysmenorrhea Dysthymia E. 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Conditions: Abscessed Tooth Acne Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Addictions Allergies Arthritis Asthma Autoimmune Conditions Blood Clots Bones & Joints Brain & Nerves Cancer Cervical Cancer Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Dental & Oral Health Depression Digestive System Dysmenorrhea Ear Popping Ears, Nose & Throat Emotional Eating Endometriosis Eyes & Vision Food Allergies Healthy Eating Heart & Blood Hemorrhoids High Blood Pressure Hirsutism Hormones & Endocrine System Hot Flashes Hypothyroidism Immune System Inflammatory Conditions Interstitial Cystitis Kidney Conditions Kidney Failure Kidney Infection Kidney Stones Kidneys & Urinary System Low Blood Pressure Menopause Menstrual Cycle Mental Health Migraine Mood Disorders Muscles Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cysts Ovary Conditions PMDD PMS Perimenopause Psoriasis Reproductive System Respiration & Lungs Sexual Health Skin, Hair & Nails Sleep Apnea Snoring Stroke Thyroid Conditions Thyroid Hormones Urinary Tract Conditions Urinary Tract Infection Uterine Cancer Uterine Fibroids Vaginal Conditions Vertigo Weight Management Wisdom Teeth Yeast Infection

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Conditions: Adrenal Conditions DHEA-S Fitness & Exercise Healthy Eating Hypopituitarism Hypothyroidism Menopause Menstrual Cycle Nutrition & Supplements PMDD Perimenopause T3 T4 Thyroid Conditions Thyroid Hormones

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Conditions: Bones & Joints Diabetes Diabetes Type 2 Digestive System Irritable Bowel Syndrome Perimenopause Reproductive System Rheumatoid Arthritis

Message Me Jennifer Manlowe

Added condition on October 8, 2009 - 2:33pm

Hello, my name is Jennifer Manlowe and I'm a Certified Book Coach specializing in helping you to become a published author as well as the author of your life. I guide people to listen to their ...

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Conditions: Depression Hot Flashes Insomnia Mental Health Night Sweats Perimenopause Reproductive System Sleep Disorders

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