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Menopause Symptom Timeline

Meaning

The menopause symptom timeline refers to the characteristic, variable chronological sequence and duration of the physiological and psychological manifestations experienced by women across the perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal stages. This timeline is highly individualized but generally encompasses the onset of menstrual cycle irregularity, followed by the appearance of vasomotor symptoms, and later, the potential development of urogenital atrophy and long-term metabolic changes. Clinically mapping this timeline is essential for anticipatory guidance and personalized therapeutic planning.