Overview-
Perimenopause, also called the menopausal transition, it is the interval in which the body of a woman makes a natural transition from more or less regular ovulation cycles towards the permanent sterility, or menopause. Women start perimenopause at different ages. Age 40, or even already by 30, you can start noticing the signs. Menstrual periods can become irregular, longer, shorter, heavier or lighter, and sometimes at a distance of less than 28 days of each other.
Causes-
As you pass through the menopausal transition, the production of estrogen and progesterone body sways. These hormonal fluctuations are the basis of body changes that occur during perimenopause.
Symptoms-
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No proof or sign is sufficient to determine the perimenopause. The doctor takes into account many things, including your age, menstrual history, and what symptoms or changes in the body are present. Some doctors may order tests to check hormone levels. But apart check thyroid function, hormone testing is rarely necessary or useful to assess the perimenopause.
Treatment-
Possible therapies to treat the symptoms of perimenopause include:
• Oral contraceptives. These are often the most effective treatment to relieve the symptoms of perimenopause. Low-dose oral contraceptives can regulate periods; reduce hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
• Progestin therapy. If you have irregular periods, but you cannot use oral contraceptives, cyclic progestin therapy can regulate periods. Some women with heavy bleeding during perimenopause may find relief from a progestin intrauterine device (IUD).
• Endometrial ablation. Endometrial ablation can provide relief from heavy bleeding during perimenopause. During the procedure, the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is destroyed with a laser or heat, which effectively reduces menstrual flow or ends menstruation. This procedure is not right for