Perimenopause Symptoms - FemHealth.net
Perimenopause Symptoms - FemHealth.net
perimenopause symptoms
Perimenopause Symptoms
 
Perimenopause Symptoms - FemHealth.net

Perimenopause Symptoms

The symptoms of perimenopause are the same as the ones of menopause because both of them are produced by hormonal imbalance. When perimenopause starts, woman's body start suffering many changes due to the drop of estrogens. This will lead to hormonal imbalance producing all the symptoms of periomenopause.

 
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The diagram above shows how estrogen levels drop dramatically during perimenopause. The decline of estrogen results in a hormonal imbalance in a woman's body and causes the common perimenopause symptoms.

Perimenopause symptoms:

The following chart shows the perimenopause symptoms grouped according to its duration (orange & dark yellow). Also, shows some other probable symptoms (in black).

  • hot flashes
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  • headaches
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  • depression
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  • night sweats
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  • weight gain
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  • incontinence
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  • vaginal dryness
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  • changes in hair quality
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  • irregular periods
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  • mood swings
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  • lack of energy
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  • breast tenderness
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  • declining libido
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  • aging skin
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  • crashing fatigue
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  • Memory lapses
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  • Irritability
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  • Difficulty concentrating
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    Long-term symptoms: The following symptoms appear during the whole menopause process (from premenopause and perimenopause to postmenopause).
    		Perimenopause symptoms: These generally appear during this stage, although they might appear during the other ones, but not with the same intensity.
  • Hot flashes:
    •  sensations of heat in the upside part of the body.
  • Weight gain:
    • Hormonal changes involve a change in metabolism; that finally leads to weight gain.
  • Loss of libido:
    •  sexual desire decrease considerably.
  • Irritability:
    • Women tend to be more susceptible and more eager to lose control.
  • Night sweats:
    • intense sweating during sleep.
  • Irregular periods:
    • Menstrual periods become unpredictable
  • Mood swings:
    •  your reactions can become unmotivated and unpredictable.
  • Incontinence
    • Disturbing loss of the ability to control urinary glands.
  • Memory lapses:
    • women become eager to forget things, interfering with daily life.
  • Breast tenderness:
    • Breasts swell and star to pain and tender.
  • Headaches:
    •  Severe episodes of headaches are produced by hormonal imbalance.
  • Crashing fatigue:
    • Sensation of unexplained complete exhaustion
  • Vaginal dryness
    •  Loss of the natural moist of the vagina leading to severe discomfort     		 
    These changes can be quite different on an individual basis, but most women will experience perimenopause symptoms in a more severe way during this time of life. Besides, the body will not recover the ability to balance estrogen levels after perimenopause.

    It is important to know that perimenopause symptoms can be effectively relieved using an appropriate hormone balance treatment. Click here to learn more about the natural ways of treatments for perimenopause symptoms.

    See also...
  • Perimenopause
    Comprehensive information about menopause. See what happens during menopause in a woman's body.

  • Early Menopause
    If menopause occurs when women are still in their 20s, 30s or early 40s, it is said to be early menopause. See more information on early menopause here.


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    Learn more...
  • Menopause
    Enter in FemHealth.net, where you'll find up-to-date, comprehensive information to help you during transition of the 'change of life.'


  • Menopause FAQ
    Worried about menopause? Menopause FAQ offers excellent information on which is the best menopause treatment to follow. See natural menopause treatments and more!



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