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perimenopause
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In this article I want to talk about one of the most common things I see in my patients: multiple hormone imbalance. In particular, I want to talk about those women who have low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) combined with symptoms of hormone imbalance in their Big Three Hormones: Cortisol, Estrogen, and Progesterone.
With 30-40% of women developing a thyroid condition in their lifetime, and rates increasing as we age, many women in perimenopause and menopause will be dealing with hormone imbalances in both these important systems.
While many women would be thrilled to have light periods, it can be concerning for women when they have previously had “normal” flow.
The most common cause of heavy periods is your hormones. And heavy periods are more likely during times of hormonal flux, such as perimenopause and during our teens.
Knowing you are in menopause is easy – did your periods stop one year ago? If yes, then congratulations, you are in menopause.
Knowing you are in perimenopause on the other hand is tricky.