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Clinical concept · Also: Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop +10

STRAW+10

A staging system that describes the phases of reproductive aging from late reproductive years through postmenopause.

A staging system that describes the phases of reproductive aging from late reproductive years through postmenopause.

Also known as: Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop +10

STRAW+10 (the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop +10) is a widely referenced framework that divides reproductive aging into stages spanning the late reproductive years, the menopause transition, and postmenopause.

It uses menstrual patterns supported by hormone markers to help describe where a woman is in the transition.

Related terms

Perimenopause

The transitional years before menopause when cycles become irregular and symptoms often begin.

Menopause

The point marked by 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period.

Postmenopause

The stage of life after the menopause milestone, when estrogen levels remain low.

FSH

A pituitary hormone that stimulates ovarian follicles and rises as ovarian reserve declines.

Source

The Menopause Society

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