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 Perimenopause, or what some patients refer to as "early menopause", by definition is the phase before menopause when hormones levels are fluctuating (sometimes dramatically) or declining altogether. This time period can last from a few years to decades depending on the patient. During this time, when ovarian hormone production is changing, a bevy of symptoms are triggered that many women typically overlook or attribute to other events in their lives. These menopausal- type symptoms of can include:
- Hot Flashes
- Night Sweats
- Irregular Periods
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Dry skin or hair loss
- Vaginal Dryness
- Urinary problems
- Decreases Sexual Desire
- Insomnia
How do you treat perimenopause?
Many women try to manage the symptoms of perimenopause on their own by changing their lifestyle, exercise regimen or seeking herbal remedies. While these changes are appropriate to navigate your journey through menopause – many times, they may not be sufficient.
Upon proper testing and evaluation, hormone replacement therapy can be prescribed to relieve the symptoms of perimenopause. Beyond relieving your symptoms, hormone replacement therapy also has many long term benefits including preventing heart disease and osteoporosis.
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