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# HKCategoryValueMenopausalState.perimenopause

A value that indicates the person is in perimenopause at the sample date.

```
case perimenopause
```

## Discussion

Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause, when hormonal changes begin. This value records a point-in-time entry that perimenopause applies at the specified date.

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