Menopause may begin 10 years before the cessation of the menses and may continue for 10 years after. _____ consists of the years preceding menopause, while _____ consists of the years after menopause.

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Menopause begins 10 years before the cessation of menses (menstruation) and continues for about 10 years after. Perimenopause consists of the years immediately preceding menopause; postmenopause consists of the years after menopause. Pregnancy and puberty occur earlier in a woman's life compared with perimenopause and postmenopause. Puberty in a woman's life occurs much earlier than perimenopause and postmenopause.

Menopause May Begin 10 Years Before the Cessation of the Menses