What is perimenopause?

Ask Emily — menopause

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Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause in which you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance (hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, irregular periods, fatigue, weight gain, and so on.). Levels and ratios of a woman’s sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, LH and FSH, fluctuate during this time, resulting in symptoms. This transition into menopause generally lasts between two to five years, but some women can experience symptoms for 10–15 years before their periods stop.

Read our articles about menopause.

Our Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
To select the Program that's right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Hormonal Health Profile.
If you're ready to get started, learn about our risk-free trial.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-798-7902. We're here to listen and help.

Last Modified: 04/18/2011