{"id":1001,"date":"2020-01-15T17:22:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T17:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2020-05-13T10:17:13","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T10:17:13","slug":"what-is-perimenopause-signs-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/what-is-perimenopause-signs-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Perimenopause? – Signs and Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women of all ages should take good care of their reproductive health and have regular check-ups. This is important because it can help discover serious health issues on time and reduce the chances of further complications. Talking to your gynecologist about everything you want to know is crucial to be in the know of what is going on with your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once they hit 40, many women start experiencing perimenopause symptoms, which can make them confused and hopeless. This doesn\u2019t have to be the case and we want to give you an outline of the most common changes women go through during this time before the menopause starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Perimenopause?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Perimenopause, the change, or menopause transition, is the period before the real menopause starts. During perimenopause, a woman\u2019s ovaries gradually start producing less and less estrogen, until the complete stop when a woman enters menopause. This is a transition period from premenopause to menopause and can last from a few months to a few years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no way to know how long it can last or how much the symptoms can affect a woman\u2019s lifestyle and health, but many women report feeling similar as if they were in menopause. Most women go through this transition period before hitting menopause, except for those who have sudden, induced menopause after their ovaries have been removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When Does Perimenopause Start?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Perimenopause commonly starts at 40 but considering that every woman is unique in her own way, this can vary significantly. Some women go through this phase as soon as they turn 30, while others don\u2019t have any symptoms until the age of 50. It\u2019s important to know that, during perimenopause, the chance of getting pregnant still exists. If you don\u2019t want to get pregnant it\u2019s a good idea to explore your birth control options. If you are planning a pregnancy, consult with your gynecologist.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to know what your body is going through is by paying attention to any changes that occur over time and consulting your gynecologist for further information. They can run certain tests such as measuring your hormonal levels and diagnose perimenopause if that\u2019s the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Signs of Perimenopause\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of perimenopause include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n