Perimenopause refers to the time leading up to menopause, when a woman's body begins transitioning to permanent infertility. It's an important transitional stage that can start years before actual menopause sets in.
During perimenopause, hormone levels begin to fluctuate and decline as the ovaries start failing. This marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. On average, perimenopause starts around age 45-55, but it can begin earlier or later.
Key changes during perimenopause:
The duration of perimenopause varies. It ends after 12 consecutive months without a period, marking the official start of menopause. At this point, fertility ends.
Managing symptoms is key during the transitional perimenopausal stage. Our compassionate providers at Hormone Wellness Center can help create a personalized treatment plan to ease this change of life transition for women. From nutrition to customized bioidentical hormones, we'll help you feel your best.
The phase can be unpredictable at times. Tracking cycles and symptoms in a perimenopause journal helps recognize patterns. Finding peer support groups also helps many women feel understood and less alone during this biological passage.
While menopause marks the finale of female reproduction, for many it ushers in a new chapter full of freedom and insight. Our caring doctors welcome candid conversations about this important transition period. We'll provide the latest information and options to manage changing hormones - so patients can focus on thriving.
This transitional milestone has key physical and emotional components affected by hormone fluctuations. But women don't have to feel helpless or resigned to discomfort. If you think you could be perimenopausal, schedule a consultation today with our perimenopause specialists at Hormone Wellness Center. We'll help you take charge of your health during this change.