Perimenopause
Most women understand and can anticipate the menopause phase. Planning for perimenopause is a phase women rarely consider. Understanding this phase and its impact on your health can help you alleviate symptoms and optimize your health.
Perimenopause Can Affect Your Well-Being
Hormonal decline happens for women on average between the ages of 45-55. This shift brings complex symptoms that affect all areas of your health and wellness. Perimenopause is a transitional phase that occurs before menopause.
Think of perimenopause as a pre-menopausal phase. While it begins between 45-55 years old for most women, some women can experience earlier symptoms. It triggers physical and emotional fluctuations, usually 8-10 years before menopause begins.
Hormonal Decline Can Trigger Physical and Mental Changes
Recognizing the signs of perimenopause can help you understand your body and your unique health and wellness needs. Every woman’s experience will look different, but some common symptoms alert you to this transition. Hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and irregular periods are common symptoms that occur during perimenopause.
Many women also notice weight gain, vaginal dryness, low libido, and brain fog. These physical and mental changes occur from estrogen decline as the body prepares for menopause. If you’re dealing with these symptoms, you don’t have to suffer alone.
Manage Perimenopause Symptoms Naturally
It’s no secret that perimenopause symptoms are uncomfortable and overwhelming. The good news is that herbal therapies and other treatments can ease symptoms and help you feel like yourself again. Dr. Karen Threkel specializes in naturopathic solutions that help women manage symptoms and restore well-being.
You don’t have to rely on medications or synthetic treatments that only provide temporary relief. Dr. Threkel can create a recovery plan that helps mitigate symptoms and restore balance. Combining supplements, herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle changes can help you gently recover.
Commonly Asked Questions
What Are the First Signs Of Perimenopause?
Perimenopause can begin up to 10 years before menopause. You may notice shorter or longer periods. Some women experience irregular or missed cycles. As the ovaries fluctuate in hormone production, you may notice various symptoms that affect your well-being. Most women experience sleep disturbances, mood swings, weight gain, and low libido.
Am I Going Through Perimenopause?
Women’s healthcare providers can neglect the natural phase of perimenopause. Many women share concerns regarding their symptoms and are told to get more sleep or change their routines. Perimenopause is also misdiagnosed as fatigue, depression, or an autoimmune disorder. Hormones may seem in the normal range for many women during this transition, but they still experience unwanted symptoms. Dr. Karen Threkel is passionate about helping you improve your quality of life. She will evaluate your symptoms and provide a roadmap for better health.
