Top 10 Questions about Perimenopause Answered
Am I in perimenopause? It’s often the question women pose to their ob-gyn when they begin to notice changes in their monthly period or have their first hot flash.
Two million women enter menopause each year in the U.S. alone. So why do women in their late thirties and early forties have trouble getting answers about what’s going on with their bodies? It’s SO frustrating.
But take heart. You’re not alone.
I want you to know…
Your body is a miracle. Perimenopause is a natural and normal process.
Information is power. You can navigate perimenopause through factors within your control.
You can find relief now. What you’re going through will not last forever.
Let’s dive into your most common questions…
- What’s the difference in perimenopause and menopause? As both impact a radiant life.
Perimenopause is like being engaged to menopause. It’s the phase before you’re fully in menopause and may last for 4 to 8 years. It begins with changes in the length of time between periods and ends one year after the final menstrual period.
Menopause is officially a point in time when you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a period. It happens at age 51 on average, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Induced menopause is when a woman’s menstrual periods end because of removal of both ovaries or cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or pelvic radiation.
Postmenopause is the years after your last period. Hormonal shifts and issues such as hot flashes or sleep problems may continue. Many women are surprised to find that this is also a potent time of renewed creativity, intuition, and sense of purpose.
Are you wondering if you’re too young to be in menopause?
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