Friday, July 15, 2011

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From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health
Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. Are you experiencing perimenopause? Learn what happens and what signs and symptoms indicate that you are perimenopausal. Have a healthy week! Tracee

Is This Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the ten to fifteen years before menopause occurs. Menopause officially occurs when you have not had a period for one year. The average age women experience menopause is fifty-one; however, this is only an average which means many women experience menopause several years earlier and later. The best way to determine when you might experience menopause is to know when your own mother went through menopause (unless she had surgically induced menopause due to hysterectomy.
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Does Perimenopause Cause Mood Swings
Many factors may influence your mood during perimenopause. The cause of perimenopausal mood changes is a topic of debate among researchers. Some believe the decreased amount of estrogen produced during perimenopause triggers brain changes that cause depression.

Is Abnormal Bleeding Normal During Perimenopause?
While it's normal to experience irregular bleeding during perimenopause, it's important to understand that not all menstrual problems are caused by perimenopause or menopause. There are several things that can cause abnormal bleeding.

How To Prevent The Symptoms Of Perimenopause
Preventing and reducing the symptoms of perimenopause is easier than you might think when you have a clear picture of your monthly cycle and symptoms.

 


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