Perimenopause: When fluctuating hormone levels have cascading effects

Perimenopause is the stage where the levels of oestrogen and progesterone become unpredictable before the body fully enters menopause. — Freepik

Perimenopause marks the transitional phase leading up to menopause, often commencing as early as a woman’s mid-thirties, although it is most commonly seen between the ages of 40 and 44.

During this time, the body undergoes substantial hormonal shifts as oestrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate.