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Perimenopause describes the time prior to menopause when hormone levels fluctuate and decline.”Peri” means “around the time of” or more simply premenopause. It can last for as little as six months or for as long as 10 years. However, most women slip gradually into menopause except if they have had surgical removal of their ovaries. Menopause is an event that is defined by the cessation of periods for one year after normal changes in ovarian function. |
Perimenopause is even less defined. It seems that any menstrual irregularity from the ages of 30 to 50 could fit into the new definition of perimenopause. Whether it is due to too much estrogen,not enough progesterone, or a combination of both, several experts have listed the following as the most common symptoms of perimenopause:
- Menstrual irregularities
- Menstrual cramps
- Heavy periods
- Light periods
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Vaginal dryness
The main symptom of perimenopause involves heavy periods that last for several months before skipping a few. This pattern can repeat itself many times for several years. Worsening PMS seems to be the other symptom of perimenopause. High estrogen levels plus stress hormones and not enough progesterone make women feel like they have PMS all month long.
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