From birth to death, life goes through a series of changes. As you age, hormones fluctuate and begin the dance of the perimenopause vs menopause symptoms.
Literally translated as “around menopause”, perimenopause is the transitional stage that a woman goes through before the onset of menopause.
As a woman’s body winds down from the reproductive years, her ovaries gradually start to produce less estrogen. The wildly fluctuating hormones trigger different events in this perfectly normal part of the aging process.
Perimenopause is a precursor to menopause which is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months with no menstrual cycle, marking the end of fertility and the perimenopausal transition.
What are the first signs of perimenopause?
While these are some of the expected symptoms, each woman’s experience will still be unique as frequency and intensity will differ.
Starting around the mid 40’s, perimenopause can typically last anywhere from 4 - 8 years. While it can be shorter or longer for some women, as long as you are still having periods, no matter how erratic, you are still going through perimenopause.
With the help of your doctor, you can manage some of your symptoms.
For more natural options, consider lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise and better stress management.
This is a normal part of the aging process but you never have to handle it alone. Having clarity and understanding will help lighten the stress that your body is currently going through. You are in transition and the more you understand, the easier you can deal with it.
While many of the symptoms for perimenopause are normal, there are times to seek medical help.
If you find your symptoms are severely disrupting your ability to manage daily life beyond the norm, it could be a sign to talk to your doctor.
Excessively heavy or prolonged bleeding or weirdly erratic periods, signs of depression or anxiety that worsen or if you simply need reassurance that your symptoms are not hiding another underlying health issue, are all valid reasons to consider medical intervention.
Your body is going through a natural transition and to soothe the symptoms, self care is more important than ever.
Comfort is everything and finding the right bra can ease your sensitive boobs.
As your body changes so will your bra size. The easy Fitting Room Quiz will give you your numbers.
At ThirdLove, we offer bras with adaptive fit, soft, supportive fabrics, wireless and inclusive sizing made to offer you the most support and softness as you navigate your perimenopausal years.
The Second Skin Unlined bra adapts to your body as the seamless fabric is light, cool and with zero added bulk.
Not a fan of wires, try the Wireless Push-Up bra for the uplifted look you want with the comfort your sensitive boobs need.
The reproductive years are coming to an end. However, with the right support and community connections, going through those perimenopausal years doesn't have to be a stressful burden.
ThirdLove has the bra options to help you ease through the transitions. We are women who know how to support women.
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