title: Discomforts of the perimenopause.
abstract: The transition to menopause is associated with multiple discomforts that affect the whole physical and psychologic self. The physiology of perimenopausal discomforts, treatment modalities, and self-help measures are described. Nurses can teach women about these multisystem effects and promote comfort and a healthy life-style during this time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: LeBoeuf
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control; D017697:Premenopause / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000517:prevention & control; D009626:Terminology as Topic