The 5- to 10-year period beforemenopause is termedperimvenopause.During theperimenopausal years, women begin toexperience symptoms and signs ofestrogen deficiency as reproductivefunction becomes increasinglyinefficient. Realative change in FSH asa function oflife are presented in Table38.1
The 5- to 10-year period before menopause is termed perimvenopause.During the perimenopausal years, women begin to experience symptoms and signs of estrogen deficiency as reproductive function becomes increasingly inefficient. Realative change in FSH as a function of life are presented in Table 38.1
(2)Hot Flushes and VasomotorInstabilityCoincident with the change in reproductive cyclelength and frequency, the hot flush is the firstphysical manifestation of ovarian failureOccasional hot flushes begin several years beforeactual menopause. The hot flush is the mostcommon symptom of impending ovarian failureMore than95%of perimenopausal womenexperience hot flushes
(2)Hot Flushes and Vasomotor Instability Coincident with the change in reproductive cycle length and frequency, the hot flush is the first physical manifestation of ovarian failure. Occasional hot flushes begin several years before actual menopause. The hot flush is the most common symptom of impending ovarian failure. More than 95% of perimenopausal women experience hot flushes