Perimenopause refers to the time leading up to menopause, when a woman's body is making the natural transition toward permanent infertility. The hallmark of perimenopause is hormonal fluctuations, which causes symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes for some women.
Perimenopause typically begins for women in their late 30s through late 40s as the ovaries start to make less estrogen. However, it can start as early as the 30s for some women. This menopausal transition phase lasts an average of four years, but can range anywhere from a few months to over 10 years, until the final menstrual period marks the official onset of menopause.
Some key things to understand about perimenopause:
If symptoms disrupt daily functioning or quality of life, see your doctor or visit Hormone Revive. Our caring professionals can provide personalized care plans with lifestyle changes, supplements, bioidentical hormones, or medications to help ease the perimenopause transition. Getting ahead of symptoms leads to better outcomes. We're here to listen and help you thrive during this next life phase.
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