As women approach perimenopause, their total cycle length will begin to change. A 7-day change in either direction (shorter or longer) when normally they had regular cycles before indicates the beginning stages of perimenopause. Cycles often get shorter before getting longer, but every person has a unique experience. Some women may also notice changes to the volume of blood lost with each period. Perimenopausal cycles can be heavier than normal or lighter than normal.
There may also be an increase in other symptoms as women approach menopause. They may find that they have more difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, vaginal dryness or changes to their mood. Sometimes they occur all month long, or they may occur only during phases of your cycle. Estrogen and progesterone are the lowest right before the menstrual period and up to day 3 of the next cycle. This is usually when most women sleep the worst and have the most hot flashes.
In summary, there are major changes that occur during this transition and as a result quality of life for many women becomes an issue. Naturopathic doctors have many tools to help improve the peri-menopause-menopause transition. We use the power of food, lifestyle, herbs, vitamins, and hormonal therapies to help women feel better and walk into the next stage of their life with complete confidence in their health.
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