Perimenopause is the transition period — often years long — where hormone levels fluctuate and periods become irregular, along with symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes. Menopause is confirmed once you've gone 12 consecutive months without a period. Symptoms can be managed at either stage — you don't need to just "wait it out."
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