WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE? Part four: Non-hormone medical management

As described in the last three posts, perimenopause is a time in a woman’s life associated with many symptoms and health impacts.  Thus far I have reviewed lifestyle modifications and hormone treatments that are helpful during this transition. This post addresses other medical interventions that […]

WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE? Part Three: Hormone Management

Initiating HRT during perimenopause is a subject that needs more attention.  This is because the current guidelines and traditional thinking about taking hormone replacement generally apply to women who have reached menopause – meaning they have gone 12 months without a menstrual period.  However, many […]