Advances in diagnosis and treatment of perimenopausal syndrome

Open Life Sci. 2023 Dec 22;18(1):20220754. doi: 10.1515/biol-2022-0754. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

With the development and progress of society, people's average life expectancy has increased, and relevant literature reports that the number of postmenopausal women in China continues to increase. With lifespans extended, the transition period and post-menopause period have become the longest essential period in every woman's life. The life quality of women troubled by perimenopausal syndrome has been significantly reduced, which also places a burden on families and society. It is well known that hormone replacement therapy plays a vital role in improving women's menopause-related symptoms and is the most effective medical measure. With research ongoing into the treatment of menopausal symptoms in different patients, dose size, treatment duration, and medication regimens for hormones are still hot topics of discussion. This article reviews the definition, clinical diagnosis, staging, clinical manifestations, and treatment of menopause and explores the current diagnosis and treatment scenarios of perimenopausal syndrome.

Keywords: efficacy; hormone replacement therapy; low dose; perimenopausal syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review