Redefining menopause creates healthier relationship with The Big Change
Inspira Health
Known as The Big Change, menopause can be an uncertain and uncomfortable milestone. Yet despite popular belief, it s during perimenopause the eight to 10 years before menopause that people with ovaries may have difficulty falling asleep and controlling their moods due to producing less estrogen. Menopause is a natural part of life, and it should be treated as such. Here s what you should know about the changes prior to and during menopause.
Understanding menopause
The three stages of menopause are perimenopause, when ovaries stop releasing eggs; menopause, when a person has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months; and postmenopause, the years following menopause.