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Perimenopause & Menopause: A Simple, Human Guide for Women
Fertility
Eileen Quinones
•
5 mins read
• Jun 20, 2024
Perimenopause and menopause are major hormonal transitions—but most women never receive the education, support, or clarity they truly deserve. Instead, they’re told “it’s normal,” “it’s aging,” or “just deal with it.” Today, we’re changing that. This guide breaks it all down in simple language, so you understand exactly what's happening in your body and how AgeMD can help you feel like yourself again.
What’s the Difference Between Perimenopause & Menopause?
Hot flashes or night sweats
Irritability or mood swings
Anxiety or low mood
Sleep problems
Weight gain (especially belly fat)
Brain fog
Low libido
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Irregular periods
Common Symptoms (Women Aren’t Imagining These!)
Hot flashes or night sweats
Irritability or mood swings
Anxiety or low mood
Sleep problems
Weight gain (especially belly fat)
Brain fog
Low libido
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Irregular periods
Why Does This Happen?
Hormones regulate everything from temperature to mood. When estrogen and progesterone begin to shift:
Body temperature becomes unstable
Mood becomes more sensitive
Sleep becomes disrupted
Metabolism slows
Libido changes
It's not “in your head”—it's biological.
How AgeMD Diagnoses Hormone Changes
AgeMD reviews: - Estrogen - Progesterone - Testosterone (important for women too!) - Thyroid function - Cortisol - DHEA
This ensures your symptoms are matched with the right treatment.
Treatment Options (Simple Breakdown)
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Restores estrogen and progesterone with natural, body-identical hormones.
Benefits: - Fewer hot flashes - Better sleep - Improved mood - Better libido & comfort - Weight stability - Clearer thinking.Testosterone for Women
Supports libido, energy, focus, and muscle tone.Thyroid Optimization
Crucial for metabolism and energy.Peptides
Improve sleep, recovery, and cognitive clarity.
Is Hormone Therapy Safe?
Modern BHRT done correctly is safe and highly effective. AgeMD uses: - Lowest effective doses - Regular lab monitoring - Personalized treatment plans - Thorough risk screening
Key Takeaways
Symptoms are real and treatable
Perimenopause can last 2–10 years
You don’t have to suffer or “wait it out”
BHRT can improve daily life dramatically
Current version
Jun 20, 2024
Written by
Leah Bush (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Balance your hormones
with Enclomiphene or Progesterone
Complete our quick questionnaire to identify if you qualify. (approx 3 min)
Fertility
guide
Perimenopause & Menopause: A Simple, Human Guide for Women
Fertility
Eileen Quinones
•
5 mins read
• Jun 20, 2024
Perimenopause and menopause are major hormonal transitions—but most women never receive the education, support, or clarity they truly deserve. Instead, they’re told “it’s normal,” “it’s aging,” or “just deal with it.” Today, we’re changing that. This guide breaks it all down in simple language, so you understand exactly what's happening in your body and how AgeMD can help you feel like yourself again.
What’s the Difference Between Perimenopause & Menopause?
Hot flashes or night sweats
Irritability or mood swings
Anxiety or low mood
Sleep problems
Weight gain (especially belly fat)
Brain fog
Low libido
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Irregular periods
Common Symptoms (Women Aren’t Imagining These!)
Hot flashes or night sweats
Irritability or mood swings
Anxiety or low mood
Sleep problems
Weight gain (especially belly fat)
Brain fog
Low libido
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Irregular periods
Why Does This Happen?
Hormones regulate everything from temperature to mood. When estrogen and progesterone begin to shift:
Body temperature becomes unstable
Mood becomes more sensitive
Sleep becomes disrupted
Metabolism slows
Libido changes
It's not “in your head”—it's biological.
How AgeMD Diagnoses Hormone Changes
AgeMD reviews: - Estrogen - Progesterone - Testosterone (important for women too!) - Thyroid function - Cortisol - DHEA
This ensures your symptoms are matched with the right treatment.
Treatment Options (Simple Breakdown)
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Restores estrogen and progesterone with natural, body-identical hormones.
Benefits: - Fewer hot flashes - Better sleep - Improved mood - Better libido & comfort - Weight stability - Clearer thinking.Testosterone for Women
Supports libido, energy, focus, and muscle tone.Thyroid Optimization
Crucial for metabolism and energy.Peptides
Improve sleep, recovery, and cognitive clarity.
Is Hormone Therapy Safe?
Modern BHRT done correctly is safe and highly effective. AgeMD uses: - Lowest effective doses - Regular lab monitoring - Personalized treatment plans - Thorough risk screening
Key Takeaways
Symptoms are real and treatable
Perimenopause can last 2–10 years
You don’t have to suffer or “wait it out”
BHRT can improve daily life dramatically
Current version
Jun 20, 2024
Written by
Leah Bush (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Fact checked by
Duellyn Z. Pandis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Balance your hormones
with Enclomiphene or Progesterone
Complete our quick questionnaire to identify if you qualify. (approx 3 min)
Balance your hormones
with Enclomiphene or Progesterone
Complete our quick questionnaire to identify if you qualify. (approx 3 min)