Perimenopause and Pregnancy

Question: Is Pregnancy Possible Druing Perimenopause?Answer: Plain and simple, the answer is yes. As long as you're menstruating, you're ovulating. This means that pregnancy is possible during perimenopause. In fact, pregnancy is possible until menopause occurs which happens only when you haven't had a period for twelve consecutive months. Ask your health care provider about your choices for birth control, unless you want to get pregnant during perimenopause.

Of course, you need to remember that contraceptives do not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. You still must use a latex condom or dental dam properly every time you have sexual contact unless you are in a long term monogomous relationship.

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Heavy Bleeding - Perimenopause

Question: Is Heavy, Irregular Bleeding, or Bleeding After Sex Normal During Perimenopause?Answer: While it's normal to experience irregular bleeding during perimenopause, it's important to understand that not all menstrual problems are caused by perimenopause or menopause. There are several things that can cause abnormal bleeding. Call your health care provider if you experience: Very heavy bleeding. Clots in menstruation. Periods lasting over one week. Spotting between periods. Bleeding after sex.if(zSbL

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Perimenopause Signs - Symptoms

Perimenopause is the ten to fifteen years before menopause occurs. Menopause officially occurs when you have not had a period for one year. The average age women experience menopause is fifty-one; however, this is only an average which means many women experience menopause several years earlier and later. The best way to determine when you might experience menopause is to know when your own mother went through menopause (unless she had surgically induced menopause due to hysterectomy.)

The signs and symptoms of perimenopause include a wide variety of physical and mental health symptoms. Take a look at the following list to see if you recognize any of the signs and symptoms of perimenopause:

Don't be alarmed if you find yourself forgetting things or unable to focus on the task you have at hand. Problems with memory and concentration frequently occur during perimenopause. Supplementing with a B vitamin often helps to prevent or improve memory or concentration problems.
See: Not Having Children and Late Menopause Decrease Memory Loss in Menopause

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