Perimenopause directory

Perimenopause is the stage of a woman's reproductive life that begins before menopause, when the ovaries gradually begin to produce less oestrogen. It usually starts in a woman's 40s and lasts up until menopause, the point when the ovaries stop releasing eggs. Follow the links below to find BootsWebMD's comprehensive coverage about perimenopause, its symptoms, treatment and much more.

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Women who get hot flushes or night sweats early on in the menopause may have a lower risk of heart disease and strokes than women who get them later on or not at all, a new study has found.

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Denise Knowles, a relationship and psychosexual counsellor with Relate, offers some advice on supporting your partner through the menopause.

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