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    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Clinical Practice

    Background:

    • Perimenopause is a critical transition period in women's reproductive health.
    • Clinical management requires a comprehensive understanding of its multifaceted aspects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a clinical overview of perimenopause.
    • To focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information.

    Main Methods:

    • Content derived from American College of Physicians (ACP) clinical resources.
    • Developed by Annals of Internal Medicine editors in collaboration with ACP divisions.
    • Expert review by editorial consultants from ACP Smart Medicine and MKSAP.

    Main Results:

    • The issue synthesizes current clinical information on perimenopause.
    • It highlights key areas for clinical practice and patient education.

    Conclusions:

    • This overview serves as a valuable resource for clinicians managing perimenopause.
    • It emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.