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.
Once you stop menstruating, you will have entered menopause. Natural menopause, which happens without medical intervention, occurs in three stages: perimenopause; menopause; postmenopause; Many people confuse menopause with perimenopause. Perimenopause is the stage when a woman begins to transition into menopause.