Perimenopause: The Early Transition You Shouldn’t Ignore

Your 30s and 40s are not β€œtoo young” for hormone changes.

Perimenopause is the often-overlooked phase before menopause where your hormones start to fluctuateβ€”and your body starts talking back. If you’ve noticed mood swings, sleep issues, or your period’s gone rogue, you’re not imagining things. This is real. And it’s happening earlier than most women expect.

What Is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, when your ovaries start slowing down estrogen production. It can begin as early as your mid-30s and typically lasts 4 to 10 years before your periods stop completely.

The symptoms? Sometimes subtle. Sometimes loud.

5 Signs of Perimenopause

Irregular Periods

Your cycle becomes shorter, longer, or completely unpredictable.

Mood Swings

Anxiety, irritability, or sadness that shows up without warning.

Sleep Disturbances

Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early.

Breast Tenderness

Aching or swollen breasts, especially around your cycle.

Worsening PMS

PMS symptoms feel more intense and linger longer than usual.

Why It Matters to Catch Perimenopause Early

Most women spend years in perimenopause without realizing itβ€”and during that time, hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and even testosterone fluctuate wildly. Catching these changes early means you can feel better sooner and protect long-term health, including:

  • 🦴 Bone density

  • ❀️ Heart health

  • πŸ’‘ Cognitive function

  • ✨ Sexual wellness

How Xena Health Supports You Through Perimenopause

We don’t just offer hormone therapyβ€”we offer personalized hormone optimization built around you.

At Xena Health, your journey starts with a 1-hour deep-dive consultation. We listen, test thoroughly, and create a plan that works with your lifestyle and goalsβ€”not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Your plan may include:

  • Bioidentical hormone therapy to ease symptoms and rebalance your system

  • Emsella pelvic floor therapy for bladder control and core support

  • EMFemme 360 treatments for vaginal health and improved intimacy

  • Non-hormonal options for mood, sleep, and discomfort relief

  • Lifestyle and supplement strategies tailored to your lab work and symptoms

πŸ’¬ You’re Not Crazy. You’re in Perimenopause.

We believe women deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported during this life phase. Whether you’re trying to hold it together at work, raise kids, or figure out why your libido packed up and leftβ€”we’ve got you.

Let’s get your energy, clarity, and confidence back.

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