Perimenopause vs Hormonal Imbalances
In our clinic, we often see women in their late 30s and early 40s who have been told by their physician that they are in perimenopause. Unfortunately, many of these women are actually experiencing hormonal imbalances linked to stress, nutritional imbalances, toxic exposure and other factors, which can look like perimenopause. Let's first explore the definition of perimenopause. According to the Mayo Clinic, "Perimenopause means "around menopause" and refers to the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years." Symptoms of perimenopause may involve sweats, hot flashes, weight gain and mood changes to name a few. While it's not impossible for someone to go into early menopause (before the age of 45), underlying imbalances may terminate menses much earlier than necessary, putting them at risk for other hormonal imbalances, bone density issues and increased inflammation. For those experiencing ...
