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What is Perimenopause?

When my doctor told me I was in perimenopause, the first thing I thought was ‘Perimenowhat’! Here’s some basic information on what perimenopause is that may help you to better understand it. Perimenopause is the time in a womans life that marks the beginning of when your body begins its transition into menopause. This transition [...]

My personal journey into perimenopause

Being a woman is not always easy.  I’m 40 years old and have been in the perimenopause stage of my life for the past 6 years. Here’s my story. My daughter, who is 10 years old now, was born a very early preemie (13 weeks early weighing only 875 grams).  After a very difficult pregnancy….severe [...]