Is there any treatment for perimenopause? What can I do?
Some women take oral contraceptives (birth control pills, or “the pill”) to ease perimenopausal symptoms–even if they don’t need them for birth control. These hormone treatments of combined estrogen and progestin can help keep your periods regular plus ease all the symptoms listed above. Talk with your doctor to see if this option is for you. If you are over 35, you should not take birth control pills if you smoke or have a history of blood clots. You need a prescription to get oral contraceptives. After a woman reaches menopause, if she still needs treatment for menopause symptoms, she should switch from birth control pills to menopause hormone therapy (HT). HT contains much lower doses of hormones, and thus has less risk for bad side effects. Making some changes in your life can also help ease your symptoms and keep you healthy. • Eat Healthy.
