Perimenopause
The transition before menopause. Signs often begin while you're still having periods.
Menopause
Officially reached after 12 months in a row with no period.
Postmenopause
Everything after that point.
Menopause vs Perimenopause: What's the Difference?
Confused about perimenopause and menopause? Here's the difference in plain terms — the signs and the timelines.
1 min readMedically reviewed by Dr. Müller-Schönau
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