Perimenopause

Text Box: "Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis". B Martha Beck The signs and symptoms of your changing hormones can begin in your 30’s, long before you might expect them. Perimenopause can begin in your 30’s and span 5 - 10 years or more. As the end of your child bearing years approach, progesterone levels begin to drop, disrupting the fine balance between this vital hormone and estrogen. Estrogen becomes unopposed and in excess. “Estrogen dominance”, is what’s behind your heavy periods, tender breasts, mood swings, fibroids, ovarian cysts and many other symptoms during perimenopause. Ours is the first generation to experience extreme estrogen dominance due to endocrine disrupting, estrogen mimicking chemicals in our environment, foods, household cleaning products and personal care products. The symptoms of estrogen dominance often result in a prescription for “the pill”. And, unfortunately, there are still far too many unnecessary hysterectomies performed for fibroids and cysts. Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance Increased body fat and weight gain Breast tenderness Reduced sex drive Heavy, prolonged periods (flooding) Depression and anxiety Headaches and migraines Insomnia Uterine fibroids Ovarian cysts Endometriosis Salt and fluid retention Impaired blood sugar control Impaired thyroid hormone function Adrenal fatigue Reduced oxygen levels in all cells Avoiding Estrogen Dominance It’s inevitable that you’ll experience some degree of estrogen dominance during the years leading to menopause. However, there are also ways to avoid excess estrogens and to reduce your risk of estrogen related health concerns. Avoid soy products. Wait until closer to actual menopause to use them. Use Feminine Balance Therapy by Organic Excellence. Use potent herbal phytoestrogens sparingly until closer to actual menopause. Switch to hormone-free meat and dairy products to avoid estrogens. Eliminate endocrine disrupters from your personal care products. Avoid plastics. Do not heat and/or freeze foods in plastic containers. The Benefits of Natural Progesterone Cream in Perimenopause Progesterone is important for your biological balance, well being and overall good health. While your body will produce estrogens throughout your lifetime (even if you no longer have your ovaries), progesterone levels will drop below those of men. Progesterone cream is extremely helpful in perimenopause. But, not just any cream. Believe me, there are some pretty bad ones out there! I only recommend Organic Excellence. It’s available in some health food stores and you can order it here. Not only does it help relieve symptoms fast, it boasts great health benefits for the years ahead. In perimenopause, order the cream WITHOUT phytoestrogens. Every woman experiences perimenopause and menopause in a unique way. What helps one can actually harm another. You are unique and so is your midlife journey. The supplements, herbs and holistic modalities that bring relief to your friends, might make you feel worse. For an in-depth assessment of your unique supplement needs, consider a Personal Consultation. For hundreds of natural approaches to the 20 most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, order The Online Retreat. Top of page

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