Menstrual Cycle Changes
Menstrual cycle changes are common during the many years leading to the final menstrual period. These include changes to the length of the cycle, days of period or menstrual flow, heaviness of flow, and pattern of flow.
Irregular or heavy menstrual flow can be caused by changing hormonal patterns in the years leading up to menopause but can also be caused by other things too so it’s important to check in with your healthcare provider if you have heavy or irregular flow. The clip below from our…
In this video, Dr. Marcie Richardson talks about how hormones start to change in our 40s. She explains that historically the term perimenopause has been used to describe the time when women have had skipped periods or irregular cycles. She then shares that the first sign of changing hormonal patterns…