from English Grammar Today. 1  Efficient and effective are adjectives. 2  We use efficient to describe something or someone that works in a quick and organised way: 3  The new online banking system offers a convenient and efficient way to check your account. [ extract from a reference for someone applying for a job]
Perimenopause. Perimenopause is the phase in which ovulation and fertility begin to slowly wind down. Your hormonal levels decline and you may experience some rather unpleasant symptoms. Some of the most common perimenopausal symptoms include: Mood swings. Hot flashes. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. Irregular periods.
Periods: Menopause is a time when the ovaries stopped producing estrogen. The symptoms of hot flashes, pain with intercourse, and droopy breasts. In women of reproductive age, the symptoms may be different. Very light periods, lack of periods, or shrinking breasts can be clues.