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About perimenopause and menopause (fact sheet)

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About perimenopause and menopause (fact sheet)

Translated information on ‘menopause transition’, which includes perimenopause and menopause.

During the menopause transition the levels of oestrogen and progesterone, hormones produced by the ovaries, change. This causes menopause-related symptoms., which people might also describe as ‘perimenopause symptoms’.

Translations are available in both PDF and accessible Word formats.

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
Women
Service area:
National
Published:
May 2026
Last reviewed:
June 2026