Perimenopause is the transitional period between regular menstruation cycles and the ceasing of the menstrual cycle. Typically this happens to a woman in her mid to late forties, but it can also happen when she is younger than that or sometimes even older. Perimenopause means that the ovaries produce less progesterone, resulting in a dominance of estrogen which causes symptoms such as irritability, mood swings, insomnia and even a low libido.
Women may turn to their doctors at this point, seeking some kind of relief from the symptoms. Some doctors may recognize that the symptoms are related to an imbalance in the hormone levels and prescribe synthetic hormones like Provera which is used to bring up low progesterone levels. But there's another way of treating a hormonal imbalance that is completely natural with no side effects, and that is with bioidentical hormones.
Bioidentical hormones are plant derived hormones which are identical to human hormones. They can be used to naturally alleviate all the symptoms of perimenopause, and any hormonal imbalance or deficiency without any side effects normally associated with synthetic hormones. A woman can consult a naturopathic or homeopathic doctor for a prescription of bioidential hormones, which is applied in the form of a cream that she can use every day.
To help alleviate further symptoms of menopause she should decrease her intake of alcohol, refined foods, sugar and caffeine, and increase her consumption of whole grains, fiber, fruits and vegetables, and low fat protein like turkey and fish. She should also be taking supplements of B vitamins, essential fatty acids like Omega 3 and 6, magnesium and vitamin E to help with hormone regulation.
There is relief for the symptoms of perimenopause. It's just a matter of exploring the different options available and finding one suitable to your individual needs.
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