Why Perimenopause Is Not About Aging

Perimenopause or “second puberty” is the two to ten years before the final period. It’s different from menopause, which is the life phase that begins one year after the final period. If you experience symptoms (and not everyone does), they’re most likely to occur mostly during perimenopause and are temporary.

Because you could have your final period (menopause) anywhere from age 45 to 55, you could start having perimenopause symptoms as young as your late 30s, but more likely your mid-40s. So, if you were born before 1986, you could be in the territory of perimenopause and yet still be relatively young. That’s why perimenopause is not about aging. Instead, it’s an important (and unavoidable) recalibration of your hormonal system.

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Why Zinc Is One of My Favorite Supplements for Women’s Health

zinc for hormones

Want a simple solution for period and hormone problems?  Consider the humble mineral zinc.

According to a 2020 paper called The Role of Zinc in Selected Female Reproductive System Disorders, zinc might be an effective treatment for many women’s health conditions, including PCOS, period pain, endometriosis, and the vaginal dryness of menopause.

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The Pros and Cons of Hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Kyleena, and Skyla)

Mirena hormonal IUDHormonal IUDs are different from all types of hormonal birth control in that they do not suppress ovulation and can, therefore, permit natural cycling.

Other benefits of hormonal IUDs are that they are convenient and a highly effective method of birth control. They can also dramatically reduce menstrual flow and relieve pain and other symptoms of endometriosis.

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