Perimenopause is the phase that marks the end of a woman's reproductive life and precedes menopause. It is the approach of the last menstruation, around 50 years old, which happens due to the decrease in the production of estrogen.
Symptoms of Perimenopause
The symptoms of perimenopause lead many women to think they are menopausal before their time, the main ones are: irregular menstruation, heat, night sweats, decreased libido, urinary problems, irritability, hypertension, headaches and vertigo.
The diagnosis is made by observing the symptoms and mainly by the irregular menstrual cycle.
Perimenopause Treatment
Symptoms should be relieved through a high protein diet and regular physical activity. Contraceptive methods must be maintained during the perimenopause phase, because although it is rare, it is possible to become pregnant during this period.
Many women, when they confuse perimenopause with menopause, initiate hormone replacement, which can harm women's health, since perimenopause can last for many years.
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