Approximately 40 million American women are going through the perimenopausal transition right now. The hallmark of perimenopause is a change in the levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and androgens. Yet this is not solely a physical event—it is also the biggest opportunity for personal growth and empowerment since adolescence. In this video, Dr. Northrup shares what you need to know about your perimenopause transition to help make it as smooth as possible.
Your Perimenopause Transition
Presently I have fibroids. At 52. Bowel changes and abdominal cramps. Had a colonoscopy 2017. All normal. But now visited a GI md. Will be getting another colonoscopy. Had an abdominal sonogram, fibroids and sizes too small to remove. Had a hysterosonogram. Same result. Saw a gynecologist who had suggested harming therapy. Or a hysterectomy. Got second opinion. Next Saturday will get a endometrial biopsy. All this due to heavy bleeding 2nd day of my period. Period lasts 5 days each time. Cycle 26-28 days. Absolutely no sex drive. Husband very patient. But my GI issues started 6 months ago. Dull pain. Comes and goes. Erratic bowel movements. IBS rule out pending after colonoscopy. Never had this prior.
Dr. Northrup,
I love your work, God bless your soul!
Can you give guidance into what are the products you offer for hot flashes and night sweats, Im only 46 but I have only one ovary so Im aware of my premature situation… I was able to control hot flashes with Ayurveda for some months but they are back… any advice?
Dr. Northrup,
I really wish you would discuss biolfilms and chronic, embedded uti problems.
So many women are traumatized by this condition and are not diagnosed and treated properly for it. So many women are treated like WE are the problem because we present with unusual symptoms that doctors are not prepared to treat, let alone diagnose. I had to go through several years in a search for what was happening to me. I was wrongly diagnosed with IC, when in fact, I had an embedded uti that turned out to be E. Coli! And I am not alone!
There are two facebook groups for this, but that is almost all there is. I would have never known about my problem if it had not been for theses groups.
This all happened to me after going through menopause, but not all women that have this condition are post menopausal.
Women have been ROBBED by the mainstream medical community!
Thank you.
Veronica Smith
Really liked your chat about peri menopausal . I am 55 and feeling fantastic . I swim in the sea 3 times a week here in Ireland really recommend that and I am in the process of starting a new business. Lovely mg this stage. Xx
Dear Dr.Northrop
I am going through severe depression an anxiety. I have had my hormones tested there nothing seems to be off . I am 55 going through perimenapause I have no other symptoms maybe some night sweats here and there . My period abruptly stopped and 11 and 1/2 months later I got a full period . I am desperate! I really feel I am loosing control and scared . Please any advice would be a gift .
Jes I want you to know that there is a beautiful and full life that’s waiting for you. It’s just waiting on you.
Jess I am 45 and am feeling the same. This started a year ago for me and I will have a good few weeks but the crippling anxiety keeps coming back and it truly is terrifying.