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m i sco n c e p t i o n s one “I don't have to worry about menopause until I'm at least 50 years old.” In reality, perimenopause (also known as menopause transition) starts around the age of 35 when the natural decline in reproductive hormones begins.
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“Hot flashes and night sweats are the only symptoms of menopause.”
Hot flashes and night sweats certainly may point to menopause, but there are other common symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, such as: ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦
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Mood Swings or High Irritability Sadness or Depression Headaches/Migraines Breast Changes Memory Loss or "Foggy Thinking" Exhaustion Constant Fatigue Insomnia Painful Sexual Intercourse Irregular Menstrual Cycles Decreased Libido Indigestion Vaginal Dryness Sudden Cravings and Weight Gain
“My depression, anxiety, and sleep issues are all individual problems.” While treating each of these symptoms individually may be worthwhile, it's possible there is an underlying issue that is affecting all of these areas, such as hormonal imbalance. Instead of caring for each individual symptom, it's wise to determine if there is an underlying problem that is causing multiple symptoms in the body.
four “All Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the same.” In actuality, within HRT there are not only different hormones a person can replace, but also a number of routes of administration with very important differences in how each individual person will respond. Those include: topical creams, vaginal creams, pellets, sustained (or immediate) release capsules, troche lozenges and sublingual drops. Patients should be educated on what is best for their own goals and lifestyle.