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Hormonal Transitions

Meaning

Hormonal transitions are the significant, physiologically mandated shifts in the body’s endocrine environment that occur across the human lifespan, particularly during key developmental and aging milestones. These periods include puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, and andropause, each characterized by profound and dynamic changes in the production and relative balance of sex steroids and other regulatory hormones. Clinical management during these transitions is crucial for mitigating symptoms and supporting long-term health.