Perimenopause

Your body is changing. We are here for you!

Perimenopause is the period of time leading up to menopause. It can begin in your 30s.
During perimenopause, your menstrual periods become less predictable with changes to timing, flow and frequency.
Speak to your doctor if you experience bleeding between periods, or after intercourse, or experience very heavy bleeding. 

The most common symptom during perimenopause are Hot flashes, “vasomotor” symptoms.
Other symptoms of menopause such as brain fog, waking in the night, incontinence, vaginal dryness often appear in perimenopause as well. These symptoms, can start before the last menstrual period and may last for several years.

Primary menopause symptoms are those caused directly by hormonal fluctuations in the body. They may last between six months and 15 years or more. See MAUD Menopause Doctor to help you with symptom relief.

Secondary symptoms of menopause occur as a result of other physical changes associated with decrease in hormones:

• Hot flashes

• Night sweats

• Palpitations

• Sleep disturbances

• Anxiety attacks

• Difficulty concentrating

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• Memory loss

• Mood swings

• Joint aches and pains, without swelling

• Changes in eye and oral health

You do not have to go through this journey alone. MAUD physicians can walk with you through this journey. Menopause management in Alberta is covered by public healthcare. Calgary Women can seek menopause specialist for free*

*with valid provincial healthcare card and referral from family doctor.