Perimenopause After Age 40: Symptom Patterns, Hormonal Mechanisms, and Evidence-Based Management Strategies
Perimenopause describes the midlife transition in which ovarian function gradually becomes less predictable, ultimately leading to menopause (defined as 12 consecutive months without menstrual bleeding). It commonly begins in the 40s, though timing varies widely among individuals. When social posts claim that the body “starts whispering after 40,” the most common medically relevant interpretation is… Read More »