About menopause and perimenopause
As ovaries age they function les well. This can mean fluctuations of hormones and overall less oestrogen.
The peri-menopause is the time in the lead up to the menopause where there can be highly fluctuating hormones.
Symptoms may be present but periods may still be regular. This can be confusing for women as they may not realise this is the cause. This means that peri-menopause can be misdiagnosed as depression amongst other things.
As menopause gets closer, oestrogen levels decline greatly. It is the decline in oestrogen that gives the raft of symptoms that present at menopause.
Oestrogen receptors are throughout the whole body. As a result lowering oestrogen levels can cause symptoms in practically every organ system.
From hair loss to palpitations, urinary symptoms to low libido, hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety and rage. You can download a comprehensive list here.
The best treatment is oestrogen replacement. Modern research suggests that using modern body identical hormones is safe and actually has numerous health benefits. This includes heart and vessel protection and osteoporosis prevention.
The hormones we use at Menopause Care are identical to the hormones produces naturally in a woman’s body but in contrast to ‘Bio-identical hormones’, the hormones we prescribe are produced and regulated under strict conditions and national guidelines and are available on UK formulary.
We make sure that the correct treatment is tailored to you as an individual.