21/10/2026
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โSurely Iโm too young to be thinking about menopause?โ
New research suggests some reproductive hormone changes may begin 12โ15 years before the final menstrual period.
Published in Nature Medicine, the study analysed around 300 million laboratory test results from more than one million women.
Does this mean everyone is in perimenopause for 15 years? No. These findings describe patterns across a population, rather than a timeline that applies to every woman.
But they do give us a reason to start the conversation earlier.
If your sleep, mood, periods or sense of wellbeing are changing, itโs worth talking about. Hormones may be part of the picture, and other possible causes deserve consideration too.
This Menopause Awareness Month, weโre making space for those conversations at Jeunesse.
Dr Aliโs dedicated menopause clinic offers individual care, with appointments available online or in clinic.
Book via the link in our bio.
Source: Pridham et al., Nature Medicine, 12 October 2026.
