In the simplest form, menopause is described as the cessation of
menstruation in a woman's life. It's when a woman is no longer fertile
and is unable to bear children. It's a milestone, rather than a
condition. However, when a woman is premenopausal she may encounter a
surge in estrogen. This is a condition referred to as estrogen dominance
that can be treated with a boron or magnesium supplement.
Although a woman is considered menopausal only after one full year without a period, perimenopause can occur 3-5 years before the complete cessation of the menses. It is usually marked by several symptoms and one symptom is usually triggered by the other. For example, a woman may struggle with moodiness, but that will stem from disturbed sleep as a result of night flashes during the night.
Estrogen dominance can occur at any point in a woman's life, but no matter when it occurs it is considered a condition when estrogen levels increase to the point that it's higher than progesterone levels. During perimenopause progesterone levels tend to fall and so should estrogen, but when they don't women may experience several symptoms:
Although a woman is considered menopausal only after one full year without a period, perimenopause can occur 3-5 years before the complete cessation of the menses. It is usually marked by several symptoms and one symptom is usually triggered by the other. For example, a woman may struggle with moodiness, but that will stem from disturbed sleep as a result of night flashes during the night.
Estrogen dominance can occur at any point in a woman's life, but no matter when it occurs it is considered a condition when estrogen levels increase to the point that it's higher than progesterone levels. During perimenopause progesterone levels tend to fall and so should estrogen, but when they don't women may experience several symptoms:
- Sluggish Metabolism
- Weight gain
- Decreased libido
- PMS
- High emotional sensitivity
- Headaches
- Mood swings
- Heavy Periods
- Breast Tenderness
