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Like many aspects of your reproductive system, the period before menopause — called perimenopause — is likely as individual as you are.
As estrogen and progesterone production in your body slows, the transition toward menopause begins, and it can last between a few months up to most of a decade.
While the average length of perimenopause is about four years, the symptoms and the severity of them may vary widely among women. The erratic and irregular nature of these symptoms can produce significant disruptions for some women.
As perimenopause specialists, our team at The Well for Health in Mooresville, North Carolina, is ready and waiting to help you manage your symptoms with confidence.
A hormonal condition that precedes full menopause, perimenopause features symptoms that can foreshadow problems you may have once your periods stop completely. Two crucial hormones, estrogen and progesterone, plummet as your ovaries slow production.
It’s a normal condition that women face before the end of their reproductive lives, but sometimes the symptoms feel anything but normal. Common symptoms of perimenopause include:
Since many of these symptoms are common to other conditions, don’t assume that perimenopause is to blame. Visit us at The Well for Health for a complete examination and diagnosis.
When managing any reproductive health issue, it’s always wise to consider your overall health and personal habits. Staying active, eating a nutritious diet, and maintaining a healthy sleep schedule can address the severity of many symptoms.
Take it a step further by limiting alcohol, pacing caffeine intake to avoid sleep disruptions, and managing stress, as these can affect the way you perceive discomfort. You can deal with vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes by dressing in layers and carrying a personal fan to ease the effects when they occur.
Vasomotor symptoms usually respond well to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). On a systemic basis, this is the best solution for hot flashes and night sweats.
Topical hormone therapy typically takes the form of a vaginal delivery method, like a suppository, cream, or ring. As well as relieving vaginal dryness and related pain, this method can prevent urinary tract infections and some bladder dysfunction.
Antidepressants can also reduce hot flashes for women who aren’t candidates for hormone therapy. The same holds true for several other medications, including off-label use of seizure medications.
The right solution for you is out there. Contact us at The Well for Health for an appointment or a phone consultation today.
