Perimenopause Menopause
The changes and nuances women often experience when going through perimenopause and menopause can be extremly tough. Hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, headaches, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, insomnia, and weight gain are the common complaints, These symptoms can be very disruptive to your quality of life. We provide individualized treatment plans for women who prefer a natural approach to find relief from this phase of life.
Some women begin going through menopause in their early 40s, while others don’t begin noticing symptoms until their 50s. On average, most menopause symptoms last for about 4-5 years although some have hot flashes and other symptoms for a decade or even longer.
Common Menopause Symptoms
How do you really know when you are entering into the menopause phase of your life? There are common symptoms that often occur prior to this stage in your life, known as perimenopause. These include:
Irregular menstrual cycles
Hot flashes/night sweats
Mood swings
Poor sleep or insomnia
Vaginal dryness
Chills
Weight gain
Anxiety
Loss of libido
Dry skin
Heavy periods
These symptoms and others are thought to be “normal” by most women. There is nothing normal about sweating through your sheets every night. We can help alleviate the sweating and many other uncomfortable symptoms to get you back to feeling healthy and balanced .
Whether you are just beginning to notice signs of menopause such as changes in your menstrual cycle or changes in body temperature, or have been experiencing symptoms for some time, we are here to help you discover how to promote balance of your body, mind and spirit as you journey through to this new phase of life. Your body has the innate and amazing ability to heal itself from within, sometimes we just need to give it a little nudge.
Menopause should not rule your life, or leave you feeling “old” or worn out. We are here to help you gain back your zest and zen for life!