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.
The male menopause. Although menopause has a specific meaning for women, their periods ending, some men experience a range of symptoms that have become known as the male menopause. Some doctors refer to this problem in the late 40s or early 50s as androgen ( testosterone) decline in the ageing male, or andropause. Male menopause symptoms include: 1  Depression.  Loss of sex drive.