{"id":1120,"date":"2025-03-13T15:53:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getvitaminlab.com\/cms\/blog\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2025-03-13T15:53:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:53:25","slug":"combating-symptoms-of-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prod-practitioner.getvitaminlab.com\/cms\/blog\/health-tips\/combating-symptoms-of-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Menopause: A Guide to Easing Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Women experience many transitions in their lives, all accompanied by their own unique sets of challenges and rewards. Menopause can feel particularly hard\u2014a huge hormonal shift coupled with the additional stressors of caring for aging parents, supporting children through school, or preparing for retirement. Knowing it\u2019s coming, and being surrounded by a circle of women experiencing similar if not the same collection of intrusive symptoms never seems to make perimenopause any more bearable. It may feel like nothing will ever make the symptoms more bearable, but there are a lot of things that can be added to your routine that can make this transitional period feel a lot easier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s the difference between perimenopause and menopause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they\u2019re really quite different. Perimenopause typically starts in your late 40s to early 50s lasting anywhere from a few months to several years\u2014it\u2019s the period leading up to menopause where your hormones begin to fluctuate\u2014particularly estrogen and progesterone. This is where you\u2019ll start to notice changes in your period, sleep disturbances, hot flashes and mood changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Menopause marks the point in time when you haven\u2019t had a menstrual period for twelve consecutive months. After that, you are considered postmenopausal. While some symptoms may begin to ease in postmenopause, others, such as vaginal dryness and bone density loss<\/a>, can persist or even worsen without proper management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perimenopause: A Pro-Inflammatory Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While hormonal changes are the primary drivers of menopause, inflammation can play a large role in exacerbating symptoms. Estrogen has anti-inflammatory properties, and its decline can lead to increased systemic inflammation. This inflammation can contribute to symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, and even brain fog. By tackling inflammation head-on with supplements and diet,  you may be able to experience relief from some of your symptoms rather than attempting to target every single symptom individually. Keep reading to learn more about our supplement and lifestyle recommendations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the signs and symptoms of perimenopause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n