Symptom profiles in the late reproductive stage, earlier premenopause and early perimenopause in the absence of vasomotor symptoms: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• This research aims to explore symptom profiles in late reproductive stages and their relation to menopause.
• Cross-sectional study design
• Population of premenopausal women with regular menstrual cycles
• Participants reported menstrual flow changes and vasomotor symptoms
• Participants with changed menstrual flow and no VMS show little difference from those without flow changes.
• Indicates that change in menstrual flow is not a clear menopause transition marker.