Technically, you’re not “in menopause” until you’ve gone a full year without a period. At that point, your ovaries are considered to be on a permanent vacation and you can no longer get pregnant. Perimenopause refers to the stage beforehand — when your ovaries are winding down. This period can be from 2 to 10 years before menopause during which changes in progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone hormone levels occur. The average age for menopause in New Zealand is 51.5 years but it can occur anytime between the ages of 42 and 56.
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