Perimenopause
Symptoms - The Transition
By Susan Megge
What is Perimenopause and How Long Does
Perimenopause Last?
Until you reached this
stage in your life, there’s a high probability that you’d never even heard
of perimenopause. As a matter of fact, you were probably a bit surprised
that perimenopause (the transitional period before menopause) could begin so
early in life, and last for ten years – sometimes even longer.
Perimenopause Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of perimenopause are described almost exactly as those
associated with menopause, and may include:
• Weight gain (especially around the mid-section)
• Mood changes
• Night sweats
• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Changes in sexual desire (lowered libido)
• Sleep disturbances
• Frequent urination
• Extreme sweating
• Difficulty concentrating
• Other symptoms similar to those you may experience with premenstrual
syndrome
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s a good idea to talk with
your health care provider to rule out any other medical conditions. Once
you’re sure that perimenopause is indeed the culprit behind the symptoms
you’re now noticing, it’s time to “step it up” and take the steps necessary
to reduce – and in many cases eliminate – the discomforts that can be
associated with perimenopause.
How to Deal With Perimenopause - Remedies for
Perimenopause:
Your physician will likely encourage you to make some lifestyle changes that
have been proven to effectively benefit many women during perimenopause.
These include:
• Altering your diet to include soy and flax
• Exercising regularly, incorporating weight training into your routine at
least three days per week
• Taking supplements of vitamin E
• Avoiding triggers that can cause hot flashes, such as
caffeine; also, it’s suggested that you avoid being in extremely warm
temperatures or rooms
• Herbal treatments, such as ginkgo biloba, black cohash or Evening Primrose
Oil
Depending on your age, health and medical history and the severity of your
symptoms, your doctor may also use various other treatments to remedy your
perimenopausal symptoms, such as:
• A low dose of birth control to stabilize your hormone levels
• Antidepressants to level out your mood swings
• Progesterone to alleviate symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome
This transitional period can be a bit frightening for many women, but it’s
important to remind yourself that you can indeed breeze through
perimenopause and menopause if you simply take care of yourself. You can be
as healthy, energetic, happy and beautiful as you’ve always been. As an
added bonus, your age has brought you to a maturity level you didn’t have
twenty years ago, giving you confidence to be certain that you can be
and do everything you set your mind to. You will no doubt enjoy and savor
your life if you remain positive and determined.
About The Author: Susan Megge is the founder of
http://www.40isbeautiful.com, a website designed to assist
mature women as they approach and experience menopause. Susan, a health and
fitness expert started experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
several years ago and researched various avenues to deal with these symptoms
naturally. This led to her discovery that menopause can be a very
manageable, and
even wonderful time in a woman's life. Susan Megge is the author of "Being
Beautiful Beyond 40," a book dedicated to helping women to be inspired,
confident and beautiful as they approach menopause.
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