FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT MENOPAUSE
What is the difference between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause?
Perimenopause is the transition phase (typically 4-10 years) when your hormones start fluctuating. You’re still having periods, but they may be changing. This is when most symptoms occur.
Menopause, by medical terms, is just one day: 12 months after your last period. The average age is 51, but anywhere between 45-55 is normal.
Postmenopause is everything after menopause- it is the stage you will be in for the rest of your life. Hormone levels are lower but stable.
Most of what people use the word “menopause” to encompass all the stages.
How do I know if I'm in perimenopause?
If you’re in your 40s (or even last 30s) and experiencing changes- irregular periods, sleep problems, mood shifts, brain fog, hot flashes, or any of the 30+ perimenopause/menopause symptoms (see that question below)- you’re likely in perimenopause.
The tricky part is that blood tests aren’t always helpful. Hormone levels fluctuate dramatically during perimenopause, so a “normal” lab result doesn’t rule it out. Diagnosis is usually based on your age, symptoms, and menstrual pattern changes.
If your symptoms are affecting your quality of life, you deserve support—whether or not labs confirm what you already know.
My doctor says I'm "too young" for menopause. Is that possible?
While the average age for menopause is 51, perimenopause commonly starts in the mid-to-late 40s—and for some women, even earlier. If you’re experiencing symptoms, trust yourself.
Age alone shouldn’t determine whether you get help. What matters is how you’re feeling and whether your symptoms are affecting your life.
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