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Hormones

Perimenopause

Perimenopause
WHEN DOES PERIMENOPAUSE BEGIN?
Perimenopause begins when the first hormonal changes of menopause begin.

Typically starts at age 40 and more often at age 45 and lasts until the last period occurs

WHAT HAPPENS?
There is a combination of progesterone deficiency and often estrogen dominance.

PROGESTERONE is the first hormone that is produced in small quantities after the age of 40. It is very important for achieving a pregnancy because it changes and prepares the lining of the uterus so that the embryo can implant. Progesterone also works on the breast, lungs, blood vessels (lowers blood pressure), skin, bones (helps build bone tissue) and brain

SYMPTOMS

This is the beginning of menopause

irregular cycles or absence of menstruation (less than a year)

mood swings including cravings before periods

hot flashes

sleep disorders,

depression,

dry mucous membranes,

spotting before periods,

water retention in hands,

weight gain,

heavier menstrual bleeding

TREATMENTS

More than 60% of women are helped by natural products.

For example, against

Hot flashes, preparations with lupulo, cimicifuga, soya help

Melatonin is effective for sleep disorders

Hyaluronic acid is used for dry genital mucosa

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