Perimenopause refers to the transitional stage leading up to menopause when a woman's body begins shifting toward permanent infertility. This phase can last anywhere from 2-10 years as the ovaries start to produce less estrogen in preparation for menopause.
Some key things to know about perimenopause:
Perimenopause is different from menopause - while menopause marks the full cessation of menstrual periods, perimenopause refers to the erratic cycles and transition phase leading up to that point.
Some women breeze through perimenopause without much difficulty, while others find symptoms significantly disrupt their quality of life. Lifestyle changes like stress reduction, regular exercise, and dietary tweaks can provide relief. Many also benefit from short-term hormone therapy to stabilize levels.
The experts at Vitality Hormone Center specialize in perimenopause and menopause care. Their comprehensive hormone testing helps identify imbalances, and their naturopathic doctors craft fully personalized treatment plans to ease this transition with bioidentical hormones, nutrition, and holistic support.
I hope this overview gives you a better understanding of perimenopause! Let me know if you have any other questions.