Perimenopause

Women can begin to experience the symptoms associated with perimenopause as early as age 30.  Women tend to begin the transition into menopause around the same age when their mother or another female relative did.  However, genetic and environmental factors also play a significant role in when the transition begins. Symptoms of perimenopause are the result of decreasing hormone levels and lifestyle factors.  There can be micronutrient deficiencies and certain supplements can be helpful, but the use of  bioidentical hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, pregnenolone and/or DHEA) can improve the following symptoms:

• Irregular menstruation

• Heavier or lighter flow

• Mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety

• PMS

• Hot flashes, night sweats

• Insomnia

• Weight gain, fluid retention, bloating

• Headaches, migraines

• Low libido

• Vaginal dryness

• Urinary incontinence