We’re talking a lot more about Perimenopause and Menopause – which is a great thing, by the way.

But do you know how important Perimenopause is?

Perhaps you think Menopause is only important when you get to your late 40s or 50s.

As women, we experience so many significant physiologic changes in our reproductive journey. Starting puberty and getting pregnant, for instance.

But what if I told you that it’s Perimenopause that’s the most important time of your life to really focus on your health?

What is Perimenopause

Perimenopause is that important phase of your life when you transition to Menopause and the end of your childbearing years.

In some women, it can start in the mid-30s and continue for up to 10 years.

We usually can’t say when it begins, but it ends after you have not seen a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months.

What happens during Perimenopause

During perimenopause, hormone levels shift in ways that impact your heart, bones, mental well-being, and so much more!

Considering that many of us are living longer, what you do during Menopause can shape your health for the next several decades.

Why Perimenopause is the Time to Take Action

This is a unique opportunity to take charge of your health.

You shouldn’t wait until your periods stop or you start to experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or other issues to act.

By understanding what’s happening in your body, you can prepare for a healthier, stronger future.”

Here are 3 tips you can start doing today:

1. “Get regular health checkups—don’t wait for symptoms to get worse.”
2. “Strengthen your bones and heart with weight-bearing exercise and heart-healthy foods.”
3. “Consider how your diet and sleep habits might need to change as your hormones shift.”

Let’s not view Perimenopause as a challenge; it’s your opportunity to rewrite your health story.

So, take the time to focus on yourself—you’re worth it!

Check out the links below or watch my playlist to learn more about preparing your body for Menopause.

More Reading

• Power from Shared Experiences Around Menopause Symptoms
• Fibroids and Menopause – Do they SHRINK with age?
• An Age Thing? …What Menopause Means to You
• How Menopause Affects Black Women
• Menopause Symptoms and Treatments – Know When to See a Doctor?

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