Perimenopause
A handbook for thriving through hormonal changes
Clearing the fog in your second spring
What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause, when the ovaries gradually reduce their production of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These changes affect the menstrual cycle and can influence many aspects of physical and emotional health.
It is a natural stage of life, not an illness. Understanding what happens during perimenopause allows you to recognise changes in your body and take proactive steps to support your wellbeing.
When can perimenopause start?
Perimenopause typically begins in the mid to late 40s, but some women notice changes earlier, even in their mid-30s. The age of onset varies between individuals and is influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and overall health.
What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause, when the ovaries gradually reduce their production of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These changes affect the menstrual cycle and can influence many aspects of physical and emotional health.
It is a natural stage of life, not an illness. Understanding what happens during perimenopause allows you to recognise changes in your body and take proactive steps to support your wellbeing.
What is perimenopause?
The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they describe different stages of the journey.
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause. Hormone levels fluctuate, menstrual cycles become irregular, and symptoms may appear.
Menopause is reached after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Menopause is effectively just one day and it marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years.
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Brain Anatomy and How the Brain Works
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