Perimenopause

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• 0:00What perimenopause is
• 0:24Common symptoms
• 0:49Treatment options

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1. 0:00What perimenopause is

   Perimenopause is a complicated topic. Basically, it refers to the five to ten years before a woman has her final menstrual period. And during this time, there are very erratic changes in a woman's estrogen production. The ovaries are really fluctuating in their production of hormones, and this is part of what leads to the chaos in our body as we are transitioning to becoming postmenopausal.

2. 0:24Common symptoms

   So we will see some of the typical symptoms, hot flashes, night sweats, but some women will have irregular periods. Sometimes they'll be really heavy and other times they'll be very light. Women may experience sleep disturbance. She may have brain fog, trouble with memory. She may have mood changes. It's important to be aware of all of these changes and to get some education from someone who can really give you an in-depth look at what to expect and what might be happening with your body.

3. 0:49Treatment options

   Rest assured, there are treatments to help you, both hormonal and non-hormonal. If you give us a call, come in, book a consultation. We will be happy to help you with all of this.