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.
Ready, set, perimenopause. In this phase, your body will start providing helpful physical clues that the menopause process is starting. And it can still be years before your last menstrual period. Some common, normal signs include irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, and mood swingsâall results of unevenly changing levels of ovarian hormones (estrogen) in your body. Read more about how you'll know you're near menopause.