Why take perimenopause supplements?
As you approach menopause, your ovaries start producing varying, diminishing amounts of estrogen and progesterone. Both of these hormones play a vital role in regulating your menstrual cycle and other bodily processes.
Subsequent hormonal dips and surges create random and unexpected symptoms during perimenopause, including:
- Mood swings
- Breast tenderness
- Changes in your menstrual cycle
- Migraines
- Insomnia
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal dryness
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Painful intercourse
- Decreased sex drive
- Hair thinning or loss
- Acne
Furthermore, both perimenopause and menopause increase your overall risk of developing chronic conditions, such as:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Osteoporosis
- Oral health issues
- Urinary incontinence
Your body’s previous levels of estrogen and progesterone offered a degree of protection from these diseases. This is no longer the case once you enter menopause.