Ask Emily — menopause

QUESTION:

I still get my period, but I’m starting to have hot flashes. Am I in perimenopause?

ANSWER:

Probably. And you’re not alone. Many women experience a host of health symptoms including: hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, irritability or mood swings, unusual weight gain, irregular periods, anxiety, feelings of depression, fuzzy thinking, bloating or gas, headaches, joint pain or stiffness, vaginal dryness, diminished sexual desire, and leaking of urine. If you have any of these along with irregular periods, it’s a good sign that you’re starting menopause. Perimenopause may actually start many years before you reach menopause.

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The 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 . We’re here to listen and help.

Last Modified: 08/17/2009