As a woman, you’ve come to accept the fact that your menstrual cycle is a major part of your life. The hormonal fluctuations that come with it mean you had best be prepared for many ups and downs. When you face your approaching period on a monthly basis, you know that you can expect an […]
What to Expect During Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional period that signals the approach of menopause, or the end of a woman’s ability to reproduce. This transitional experience can be a time of uncertainty, as it is different for every woman. Perimenopause usually happens between the early forties and the early fifties; however, anywhere from 30 to 60 is considered […]
Your Body at 40 plus: Seeing the Signs of Perimenopause
Hot flashes. Mood swings. Decreased libido. You remember your mother talking about the change, but is it really happening to YOU? If you’re in your forties, it’s fairly likely that what you’re experiencing is actually perimenopause, or what some physicians refer to as “the change before the change.” Perimenopause is the time prior to menopause, […]