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The first stage of menopause is called Perimenopause.
With perimenopause, a woman's periods typically become irregular, which means that periods may be longer or shorter in duration or be lighter or heavier in the amount of flow. During this time, women often experience hot flashes; these typically last from 30 seconds to ten minutes and may be associated with shivering, sweating, and reddening of the skin.[6] Hot flashes often stop occurring after a year or two.[2] Other symptoms may include vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, and mood changes.[6] The severity of symptoms varies between women.[2]
Although women begin to notice irregular periods and the onset of hot flashes with perimenopause but may still be three to five years away from the full onset of menopause. While menopause is often thought to be linked to an increase in heart disease, this primarily occurs due to increasing age and does not have a direc...
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