Perimenopause
Perimenopause
It is defined as the transitional period before menopause when your body makes changes to stop your reproductive cycle. It is also known as menopausal transition.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms includes:
- Mood swings
- Irregular periods
- Hot flashes
- Dryness in vagina
- Thinning of hair
- Sleep problems
- Night sweet
- Chills
- Weight gain
- Slow metabolism
- Increase cholesterol level in blood
Causes
This is the natural process which occur to every woman. But signs and symptoms developed due to the hormonal imbalance.
Diagnosis
There is no specific test to diagnose the natural menopause. Your doctor may diagnosis the condition after taking detailed medical history.
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for perimenopause instead of that the main aim of treatment is to reduce the signs and symptoms which included:
- Hormonal therapy to relieve hot flashes and mood swings
- Vaginal estrogen to reduce vaginal dryness
- Antidepressants to reduce anxiety and hot flashes
- Medications to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Regular exercise prevents weight gain and obesity
- Take proper sleep
- Use vaginal lubricant
- Eat healthy food
- Avoid stress