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February 10, 2012

Slideshow: Menopause and Perimenopause

Reviewed by Andrew Seibert, MD on Friday, October 21, 2011

A woman reflecting on her life while relaxing next to a lake.

A graph showing the frequency of menstration through a womans life.

A woman riding her bike.

A graph showing the transitional state to menopause called perimenopause.

Three woman experiencing different phases of menopause.

Feminine hygiene products.

A woman experiencing a hot flash due to menopause.

A clock representing sleep issues also brought on by menopause.

A woman worried about her sex problems.

A doctor discusses menopause hormone therapy with a patient.

An assortment of hormone replacement therapy products which can ease menopausal symptoms.

Biodentical hormone therapy.

A bowl of black cohosh, dong quai and red clover which is used as an alternative menopause treatment.

An example of osteoporosis (dangerously thin bone) which can be caused by menopause.

Staying healthy and living a healthy lifestyle is important throughout a woman's life.

Regular exercise is one of the smartest things a woman can do as she transitions to menopause and afterward.

A woman welcomes a new era of her life - "menopause"

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