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Perimenopause - Over 50% of Young Woman Already Have Symtpoms!
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You probably think you don't need to worry about perimenopause yet. That's exactly the problem. Over half of women aged 30-45 have:
- Changes in menstrual cycles
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal dryness
- Heart palpitations
Yes, heart palpitations. Surprised? Many are. What's perhaps even more surprising is what didn't make the top of the list: mood-related symptoms like anxiety and depression. This doesn't mean these symptoms aren't real or significant—they absolutely are. But it suggests a disconnect in how women report these symptoms or how doctors record them.
The stigma around mental health remains pervasive. Women may be hesitant to mention mood changes to their doctors, or doctors might not connect these symptoms to hormonal shifts. Either way, it's a critical gap in our understanding.
If you've been imagining perimenopause as a switch that flips on at a certain age, it's time to reframe your thinking. It's more like a dimmer switch—a gradual transition unique to each woman.
While the average age for seeking medical help for perimenopause is around 47, significant numbers of women in their 30s and early 40s are already discussing symptoms with their doctors.
This means we need to start these conversations much earlier. Waiting until women are in their late 40s to educate them about perimenopause is like teaching someone to swim after they've been thrown into the deep end.
The research revealed fascinating patterns in how perimenopause unfolds over time: .... Read the article: https://helioxpodcast.substack.com/
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