Perimenopause

While there’s nothing women can do to stop the transition to menopause, Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Group offers solutions to help you navigate the perimenopause experience. The skilled medical providers offer supplemental hormones, nutritional counseling, and other services to manage symptoms that overwhelm you and zap your energy. The physicians take a whole-body approach to help you feel your best as you move into the next chapter of life. Call the Atlanta, Georgia, office today to schedule a perimenopause evaluation or book an appointment online.

What is perimenopause?

Perimenopause is the time that leads up to menopause, the natural end of a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle. Menopause occurs when you go without a period for 12 consecutive months. After reaching menopause, a woman can no longer have children.

During the perimenopause transition, your reproductive hormones begin to fluctuate as your body slows down its production of estrogen and progesterone. Because these hormones regulate many of your body’s functions, you can experience a wide range of symptoms when they decline.

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Group’s experienced physicians create a care plan to ease the severity of perimenopause symptoms so you can live a high-quality life.

What are the symptoms of perimenopause?

One of the most notable symptoms of perimenopause is a change in the frequency and flow of your menstrual cycle. Your periods may become irregular, and bleeding may be lighter or heavier than usual. 

Other symptoms that are common during perimenopause include:

• Hot flashes
• Hair loss
• Dry skin
• Weight gain
• Night sweats
• Vaginal dryness
• Sleep disruptions
• Muscle and joint pain

Hormone decline can also trigger mental and emotional health issues, including mood swings, anxiety, and depression. Cognitive difficulties (brain fog) are also common during perimenopause. You may have trouble remembering things and struggle with concentration.

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Group offers in-office blood testing to check your hormone levels. The providers also complete a health evaluation to ensure your symptoms are related to perimenopause and not other medical issues.

How are perimenopause symptoms managed?

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Group offers customized care plans to manage perimenopause symptoms and improve your overall sense of well-being.

The specialists take a whole-body approach to help you feel better and may recommend the following:

Nutritional counseling

Nutritional counseling provides resources you can use to improve your diet. 

Your nutritionist suggests foods and dietary supplements that support the regulation of your natural hormones to help you lose weight, restore your energy levels, and lessen symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

HRT involves taking supplemental hormones to rebalance your natural hormone levels. The specialists offer several HRT delivery methods, including patches, pills, creams, and injections, to accommodate your personal preferences and health needs.

The providers continue to monitor your success with HRT and can adjust your dosage as needed. 

Call Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Group today to schedule a perimenopause consultation. You can also use the online feature to book an appointment.