Perimenopause & Menopause Symptoms

What Are Common Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms?

Perimenopause can begin years before the final menstrual period. Shifting estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone may affect temperature regulation, sleep, mood, cognition, sexual health, and body composition.

How Is It Evaluated?

Assessment includes menstrual and symptom history, personal and family risks, medication review, preventive-care needs, and laboratory testing when it will inform care.

What Treatment Options Are Available?

Options may include lifestyle support, vaginal therapy, systemic estrogen, progesterone for patients with a uterus, testosterone when appropriate, and nonhormonal treatment.

Is hormone therapy the only option for menopause symptoms?

No. Hormonal and nonhormonal options are available. The safest choice depends on symptoms, medical history, preferences, and individual risks.

Why Choose Hagen Health & Absolute Aesthetics?

Care is provided in Mukilteo, Washington, with an individualized medical approach and treatment recommendations based on your history, skin or health concerns, and goals. Patients visit from Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mill Creek, Snohomish County, and Whidbey Island.

Elizabeth’s Approach

I want you to feel heard and to understand the benefits, risks, and alternatives behind any hormone or nonhormonal recommendation. Explore perimenopause and menopause care and related options.

Aftercare and Next Steps

Use prescribed therapy consistently and attend follow-up visits. Unexpected postmenopausal bleeding requires prompt evaluation; seek urgent care for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, one-sided leg swelling, or sudden neurologic symptoms.