Physical Clues

Common clues of perimenopause include:

• Irregular Periods
• Hot Flashes
• Vaginal Dryness
• Sleep Disturbances
• Mood Swings

These are results of changing levels of estrogen in your body. There’s still a slight chance of becoming pregnant, so watch your birth control option if needed.

Low Estrogen Levels

Lower estrogen levels (POI-Primary Ovarian Insufficiency) can have negative effects on our bone density, our brain and our sex drive. Check with your healthcare provider or a naturopath to get help with these effects.

Natural Menopause

Natural menopause…the spontaneous, permanent ending of menstruation. This is a normal and natural event. When’s woman has not had her period for 12 consecutive months, that is menopause. Before this, it is perimenopause. After that we are postmenopause.

Most women will experience natural menopause between the ages of 40 and 58. Typically women reach menopause around the same age as their mothers.

Enjoy the Ride

Signs. Symptoms. Stops. Starts. Yep. The menopause road is different for every woman. So for all those stops and where-the-heck- am-I moments on your travels, try to embrace the new journey in your life. You can also learn more at menopause.org.