hormonal Changes for women

Perimenopause 35-45

During perimenopause, a woman's body undergoes a series of hormonal changes that can result in a range of symptoms.
Perimenopause typically begins in a woman's 40s, but can start earlier or later. The length of perimenopause varies for each woman and can last for several years before menopause is reached.

• Mood changes - irritability, anxiety, and depression

• Irregular menstrual cycles

• Breast tenderness

• Sleep disturbances 

• Difficulty concentrating 

Menopause 45 - 55

During menopause, a woman's hormone levels change significantly. The ovaries, which produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone, gradually stop functioning, leading to a decline in these hormones.

• Hot flashes / Night sweats 

• Weight gain

• Vaginal dryness 

• Mood changes - irritability, anxiety, and depression 

• Sleep disturbances

• Deceased interest in sex

• Difficulty concentrating / Memory problems

• Joint pain

• Headaches 

Post Menopause 55 & onward

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and is typically diagnosed when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period.

• Hot flashes / Night sweats 

• Weight gain

• Vaginal dryness 

• Mood changes - irritability, anxiety, and depression 

• Sleep disturbances

• Deceased interest in sex

• Difficulty orgasiming 

• Changes in the skin 

• Difficulty concentrating / Memory problems

• Joint pain

• Fatigue