Disparities in health care provide compelling evidence that issues of race or skin color for the descendants of slaves and other ethnic minorities persist in the 21 st century. Nurses providing care for African Americans must bridge the racial divide and incorporate culturally relevant content in the health history.
Irregular Bleeding. In general, irregular periods are very common during the perimenopause. The most common early menstrual irregularity noticed in the perimenopause is a shortening of cycle length. Women with prior 28 day cycles will commonly describe 24 to 26 day cycles during the early perimenopause.
During the typical childbearing years of 18 to 35, signs of pregnancy are often obvious and indicate conception. The perimenopause period, however, which occurs during the two to eight years leading to menopause, can produce issues that are similar to pregnancy symptoms. As you go through your perimenopause years, you will be more inclined to wonder which condition is causing your current symptoms.