Perimenopause Symptom – Irregular Periods
In perimenopause, periods are usually the first thing to go. Getting a late period would alert you that something was wrong with your body clock, that something isn’t in sync anymore. Normally, you think of two possible reasons why you have a delayed period – one is early menopause, and the other is a possible pregnancy. You can always confirm the latter by taking a pregnancy test, but the former reason is a bit difficult to prove.
An irregular menstrual period is a usual by-product of your hormones gone wild, specifically estrogen and progesterone. When you are in perimenopause, the levels of both hormones fluctuate.
In a regular cycle, estrogen is produced for the first 10 to 12 days. The menses will occur when the body stops producing both hormones. In perimenopause, a woman produces less progesterone which is essential to balance out estrogen levels. And less estrogen is less of a stimulant for the lining of the uterus, which is usually shed when a woman has her monthly periods. The imbalance creates a big impact on not just the reproductive system, but also on body system functions.
At this time, your periods may become erratic – you can have your regular menses for a couple of months only to skip a few periods later. For some, an inconsistent cycle may manifest in the form of the menstrual flow. It can range from very heavy (that it feels like you’re already hemorrhaging from the inside due to the vast loss of blood) to very light (that it can’t even be considered spotting since you can barely see it – something that others call white menses due to its transparency that’s almost non-existent).
The best and most advisable way to gauge if you’re already experiencing part of The Change that is perimenopause would be to see your doctor. He may know your medical history better than you do. If you’re having major discomforts due to the menses’ irregularity, then you could ask your doctor to prescribe something for you. The normal treatment for it would be to try and balance out your hormones – low-dose birth control pills are usually best prescribed for this as these regulate a woman’s cycle.
If you smoke, have diabetes or hypertension, then you may not be allowed to take the pills as it could possibly be detrimental to your health. So the best way to help yourself (and your doctor) is to monitor your symptoms so that your doctor can prescribe the proper medicine for you. Also, have a change for a healthier lifestyle – exercise, quit smoking (from an ex-smoker, trust me, it’s really bad for you), decrease an intake of alcohol, and eat a healthy balanced diet of leafy greens, carbohydrates and vitamins.
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