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What is Peritonsillar abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a localized collection of pus that forms in the tissue beside a tonsil, usually between the tonsillar capsule and the surrounding muscles of the throat. It belongs to the upper…
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FAQ about Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause, when hormone patterns begin to change and menstrual cycles may become less predictable. This FAQ explains what perimenopause is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what…
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Prevention of Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional stage before menopause in which ovarian hormone production becomes less predictable. It is not a disease in the usual sense, and it cannot be fully prevented because it reflects the…
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Treatment for Perimenopause
Perimenopause is treated with a combination of hormone-based therapies, nonhormonal medications, and supportive management aimed at controlling symptoms caused by fluctuating ovarian function. The main treatments used for perimenopause are hormone therapy, contraceptive hormones…
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Diagnosis of Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, when ovarian hormone production becomes less predictable and menstrual cycles begin to change. It is not diagnosed by a single definitive test in most cases.…
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Causes of Perimenopause
What causes perimenopause? Perimenopause is caused by the gradual aging and functional decline of the ovaries, which leads to less predictable production of estrogen and progesterone and, eventually, irregular ovulation. It is not a…
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Symptoms of Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transition period before menopause, and its symptoms arise from fluctuating ovarian function rather than a sudden stop in hormone production. The most common symptoms are irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, night…