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perimenopause and menopause.
This can make sex painful.
Vaginal lubricants can help
decrease friction and ease intercourse. Vaginal moisturizers,
which offer a more lasting effect
than lubricants, can also help. If
you're nearing menopause, talk to
your doctor about low-dose vaginal estrogen or other treatments.
Seek support. It can be
tough to untangle hormonerelated mood fluctuations from
anxiety or clinical depression,
which stem from chemical
imbalances in the brain. Talk
to your obstetrician or internal
medicine or family physician
about prescription medication,
talk therapy, counseling or
stress-reduction techniques.

Get in the Driver's Seat

PHOTO BY JOHN KUCZALA AND GETTY IMAGES

Mind your memory. Many
women in perimenopause report
difficulty with concentration. The
North American Menopause Society
recommends remaining active
physically, socially and mentally
to help keep your memory sharp.
Slow down. The frenetic
pace many women keep can take
a cumulative toll on health and
weight. " Women gain weight for
one reason and one reason alone:
We're expected to do everything, "

Allmen says. " But what happens
in perimenopause is that you can't
do everything and maintain your
weight. " Carving out more time
for healthy eating and working out
can do wonders for your weight,
your mood and your sense of
well-being.
Improve vaginal health.
Many women experience vaginal
atrophy, or the drying and thinning of vaginal tissue stemming
from a drop in estrogen during

Up to

50%
of
perimenopausal
women
experience
hot flashes
Source: Harvard
Medical School

The good news for perimenopausal women today is that so
much more is understood about
the precursor to menopause.
Faubion says it's important for
women to listen to their bodies.
" Women know they're losing
hair, gaining weight, having night
sweats, losing sleep and having
brain fog, " she says. " But they
don't always put that together as
relating to perimenopause and
menopause. " She urges women to
talk to their doctors.
Allmen agrees. She says that
finding a provider who is certified
in the treatment of menopause
can also ensure that your symptoms will be addressed properly.
She encourages women to hang on
and have hope.
" Will you ever feel like the you
that you knew and loved? Yes,
of course you will, " Allmen says.
" There are so many solutions
available today. You don't have
to suffer in silence. "  *
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