In this episode, we talk about the difference between perimenopause and menopause.
Both Dr. Maki and I (Dr. Davidson) have worked with women in perimenopause and
menopause since 2004 and sometimes get a bit myopic and technical when it comes to
explaining the differences.
The other day, a patient of Dr Maki’s asked the question, ‘Is perimenopause actually
early menopause’? This is such an excellent, straightforward question. The question
made us both pause. The answer is no; perimenopause is not early menopause. But
you can imagine that many others may be asking this question, too.
In this episode, we breakdown this question into:
– What is early menopause, and is there such a thing?
– When does perimenopause really start?
– Can you have a period in perimenopause?
– Can you have a period in menopause?
– If you don’t have a uterus (hysterectomy) but have your ovaries, are you in
perimenopause or menopause or neither?
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perimenopause, and/or menopause, trust me, others have the same exact question.
When going through perimenopause, menopause, or any hormonal imbalance, you are
not alone. Your questions can help other listeners find answers to their concerns as well
as realize that their symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are valid.
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