Menopause is part of life that many women have come to dread. Between the hot flashes and the appearance changes, it’s often seen as the phase in which a woman’s youth leaves for good. Perimenopause is the most notorious phase of menopause, as it’s when most of the symptoms begin and when they tend to be at their worst. For most women, it’s a natural part of life, but others could benefit from bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for relief from the symptoms. 

Common Changes to Expect

The symptoms of perimenopause vary from person to person, but some changes that happen are common enough to be known as “menopause symptoms.” These are some of those symptoms that you should look out for if you’re reaching that age:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Weight gain
• Slowed metabolism
• Thinning hair
• Dry skin
• Irregular, then stopped, periods

Not Every Menopause is the Same

Most women experience some of the symptoms listed above at some point during perimenopause, the months to years long phase before menopause, then to a less extreme degree during the following years. However, some women experience almost every menopause symptom and experience extreme discomfort. Others have more manageable ranges of symptoms. 

When to Seek Bioidentical Hormone Replacement

Women tend to have a high threshold for pain tolerance, and they may feel like they just have to deal with menopause symptoms. In some cases, this is true. There are plenty of supplement programs that can help provide relief for mild symptoms. However, if your menopause symptoms are interfering with your everyday life, it may be time to seek bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is the closest type of HRT to the real thing. Since the hormones are chemically identical to the ones that already exist in your body, they’re easier to absorb and less likely to be rejected by your body. A BHRT treatment that includes progesterone, testosterone, tri estrogen and DHEA can create hormone balance and eliminate the symptoms that come with menopause.

If you’re considering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, you should start with a professional consultation. Hormonify offers a program that includes progesterone, tri estrogen, testosterone and DHEA, as well as thyroid balancing hormones if needed. Everyone on our team takes care to ensure that every patient receives the levels of hormones needed to restore balance in their lives. Contact us today for a pre-consultation.