You need to know this!

The menopausal journey includes 3 phases.

Perimenopause

Refers to the time when your body prepares for menopause.
Hormone levels (e.g., estrogen, progesterone) decrease, and your menstrual cycle becomes irregular.
It can last 4-10+ years. Some women experience a variety of symptoms, particularly as they get closer to menopause.

Menopause

It occurs when a woman has not had her period for 12 consecutive months.
The average age of menopause in the US is 51.
On average, Black and Latina women enter menopause two years earlier than white and Asian women. Menopause is usually associated with hot flashes, migraines, and other common symptoms.

Postmenopause

Occurs after a year without menstruation
For most women, menopause symptoms generally decline.
Some health challenges in this phase include cardiovascular disease, bone loss, and vaginal/sexual/urinary issues.
Check with your doctor to reduce the risk for other health conditions.
On the bright side, many women report this is the happiest time in their lives.

Watch the video above to learn more.

In Good Health,

Deon

DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to provide medical advice. The purpose is to provide education and a broader understanding to my readers. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary or lifestyle changes. I do not recommend or prescribe, or recommend changing dosage or discontinuing, any prescription medications or pharmaceutical drugs.