Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the time to prepare for menopause and it is the most important time before menopause when you begin to become aware of menopause-related changes. Perimenopause is a stage which some people describe, as being in menopause or going through menopause. But menopause itself is simply one day process, the day you stop your periods for 12 months. The process of perimenopause, the ovaries of women begin to close down which result in producing less hormones and thus a woman lose his ability to get pregnant.

This alteration is a usual part of aging that indicates the ending of your reproductive years. Women in general go through perimenopause between ages 45 and 55, but some women begin perimenopause earlier, even in their 30s. However the condition of perimenopause varies from one woman to another woman.

You will probably notice menopause-related symptoms, such as changes in menstruation cycles. Menopause affects every woman in a different way. The only indication that women face is the permanent stopping of period. You may have other indications, too. Many symptoms at this time of life are just because of aging. But some are due to menopause. Menopause-related symptoms which you may have during perimenopause include:

Changes in routine periods (can be shorter or longer, lighter or heavier, more or less time between periods)
Night sweats (hot flashes that happen while you sleep), often followed by a chill
Problem in sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats)
Trouble focusing, feeling mixed-up or confused
Mood changes, feeling grumpy (probably because of lack of sleep)
Hot flashes (sudden flash of heat in upper body)
Vaginal dryness
Hair loss or thinning
More hair growth on your face
Irregular periods are usuall and normal during perimenopause. But, other conditions can cause irregularities in menstrual bleeding.

If any of the following situations is faced by you, visit doctor to ask other causes:

You are facing periods which are very heavy, or accompanied by blood clots.
You often experience spotting after sex.
Your periods show continuity several days longer than usual
You spot between periods.
Your periods occur closer together. There are different causes of menopause including pregnancy, blood clotting problem, hormonal irregularities, pills for birth control, cancer and fibroids.

If there is a question that if a woman can be pregnant during perimenopause then the answer will be YES. In spite the decrease in fertility during the perimenopause stage, you can still become pregnant. It depends on you and if you think that this is right time for pregnancy then you can stop by using different methods of birth control. However those women who are in the age of 30s usually have problems to get pregnant and they most of the time lose their fertility.

But, if you want perimenopause pregnancy, there are fertility-enhancing treatments and methods that can help you to get pregnant. However you can change your life by using healthy diet and can eventually help you to reduce symtoms of disease.

A healthy perimenopause diet is essential especially before and after menopause because your risks of osteoporosis (extreme bone loss) and heart disease increase at this stage of life. Eat good amount of low whole-grain foods, drink plenty of water, fresh vegetables, and fruits are also necessary to maintain the diet balance. Add in your diet calcium-rich foods (milk, cheese, and yogurt) or take a calcium supplement to obtain your daily required level of calcium. Take adequate amount of vitamin D from sunshine or from some herbal supplement. Avoid alcohol or caffeine, which also can cause hot flashes, insomnia, and depression anxiety during perimenopause in some women. Regular exercise helps keep your weight lose during menopause, helps you sleep better, and happy your mood, makes your bones stronger. Daily spend at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week, but ask your doctor what’s best for you. Enzymatic therapy is also best solution for perimenopause symptoms.

If any of the following situations is faced by you, visit doctor to ask other causes:

You are facing periods which are very heavy, or accompanied by blood clots.
You often experience spotting after sex.
Your periods show continuity several days longer than usual
You spot between periods.
Your periods occur closer together. There are different causes of menopause including pregnancy, blood clotting problem, hormonal irregularities, pills for birth control, cancer and fibroids.