The Perimenopause Puzzle: What’s Happening in Your Body and Why It Matters
- Dr. Maira Obnamia
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 12
In our last post, we explored how fall is the perfect time to refresh your skin with Morpheus8. But wellness isn’t just skin deep. Many women also notice shifts in their energy, mood, and comfort during midlife. These often point to a stage called perimenopause — the transition leading up to menopause.
What Perimenopause Really Is
Perimenopause isn’t menopause starting early — it’s a gradual, natural transition that can last several years. It’s when hormone levels — especially estrogen and progesterone — fluctuate dramatically before periods stop altogether.
Often begins in the 40s (sometimes late 30s).
Cycles become irregular and unpredictable.
Symptoms may come and go, sometimes suddenly.
Common Signs of Hormonal Change:
• Changes in cycle regularity
• Warm flushes or night-time temperature shifts
• Mood or focus changes
• Feeling more tired or having disrupted sleep
• Changes in comfort, tone, or bladder control
Not every woman experiences all of these, but most notice at least some changes that affect daily life.
Why Awareness Matters
For many women, the hardest part of perimenopause is not knowing what’s happening. It’s easy to feel alone or worry that something is “wrong.” But these changes are a normal part of the journey.
Awareness helps in two ways:
Validation: Knowing symptoms are hormonal, not “in your head.”
Empowerment: Encouraging earlier conversations with providers and exploring solutions before symptoms escalate.
Approaches That Help
Lifestyle: It may sound cliché, but balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and stress management go a long way toward supporting overall well-being.
Medical: Healthcare providers can recommend options such as hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatments, or supplements tailored to individual needs.
Pelvic wellness care: For some, gentle in-office treatments — such as EmpowerRF therapies (Plus90 for tissue health, VTone for muscle tone, and Morpheus8V for circulation and comfort) — may offer additional support when lifestyle and medical options aren’t enough.
The Takeaway
Perimenopause is a transition, not a disorder. With the right knowledge and support, it can be a stage of renewal — one where you feel informed, validated, and confident in your body.
Because thriving in midlife isn’t just possible — it’s your right.
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