The New Health Risk With Perimenopause

Perimenopause is a “new frontier” for the medical community. Only in the last 20 years has it become a recognized condition and only in the last ten years have a few treatment protocols been identified. Research continues to validate the existence of perimenopause and how to treat it, yet many women still live in fear of this precursor to menopause, as it is rumored to initiate a host of horrendous symptoms almost overnight.

Not only is perimenopause a distinct mark of an aging body, it can transform a woman’s life, forcing her to deal with a barrage of symptoms, such as hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, and anxiety. A recent study found that women who experience intense stress while also facing menopause are at an increased risk for developing serious depression. A fact that makes talking to a doctor and seeking treatment for perimenopause all the more important. Advanced therapies can help women with all the symptoms of perimenopause and ease the menopausal experience altogether. …..Read More