Greater support and action is needed around the often under-prioritised transition to perimenopause and menopause, according to a peak medical body.

Australian Medical Association is marking World Menopause Day on Saturday by calling for a national framework to set clear goals and treatment timelines to address the wide-ranging disparities affecting women's health.

AMA president Danielle McMullen said perimenopause and menopause were not only critical life stages requiring better treatment, but also key opportunities to identify women at increased risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and certain cancers.

Women typically enter menopause between 45 to 60 years of age, and perimenopause - which precedes it - can start in their 30s and last up to 10 years

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