Menopause is a natural transition that most women experience between the ages of 45-55 as their bodies enter the end of the reproductive stage of life. During menopause, a woman's ovaries stop releasing eggs and producing two key hormones - estrogen and progesterone. This signals the end of a women's menstrual cycles and fertility.
Some of the most common symptoms associated with menopause include:
The lead-up to menopause is called perimenopause and can start up to 10 years before. Perimenopause is often when women first notice irregular periods or start experiencing symptoms as hormone levels begin fluctuating.
While menopause marks the end of fertility, women can still live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives. Lifestyle measures like proper nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and limiting alcohol intake can help ease this transition. Many women also find it helpful to speak to their doctor about possible therapies to manage symptoms, including:
If you're struggling with menopausal symptoms, consider scheduling a consultation with Optimal Health Hormone Clinic. Our caring doctors specialize in customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help women regain hormonal balance, health, and vitality during perimenopause and menopause.