OvaryActive Ep 2 | Peri-What-Now?
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Oct 10, 2024 Dive into the world of perimenopause, where changing periods and unpredictable moods leave many saying, "What fresh hell is this?" Discover the complex hormonal shifts and symptoms that can hit even with regular cycles. The hosts break down the phases of menopause and emphasize that diagnosis relies on clinical judgment, not a simple blood test. You’ll learn about the chaos of ovulation, individual responses to hormones, and the importance of symptom-focused treatment. Plus, explore the wider impacts on life quality and mental health.
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Perimenopause Is A Variable Transition
- Perimenopause is the transition between regular reproductive cycles and the end of cycling, often starting in your 40s but variable in timing.
- It can last a few years to a decade and has no single blood test or clear start point.
Menopause Is A Retrospective Milestone
- Menopause is a single day defined retrospectively as 12 months without a period, after which you're considered postmenopausal.
- Ovaries largely stop making estrogen and progesterone, though some hormones like testosterone persist.
Surgical Removal Means Immediate Menopause
- If both ovaries are removed, clinicians treat you as immediately menopausal and do not wait 12 months.
- Distinguish hysterectomy (uterus removed) from oophorectomy (ovaries removed) when discussing menopause.
