02/20/2025
For so so long, we were told by our moms and society that "the change" (ie menopause) was a "rite of passage", just "something every woman goes through", and the symptoms we would experience were just "part of it"...
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Well, this is partly true because if we are blessed to live long enough, every woman will go through menopause! The good news is that now more than ever, you are being heard and the resources are available to help you through this time to continue to live your best life in your perimenopausal and postmenopausal years!!
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So if you are asking yourself (or your mom)… " Am I in perimenopause" based on a variety of symptoms you could be experiencing especially in your 40s, the answer is… Probably YES!!!
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Checking bloodwork to confirm perimenopause is not accurate as hormones fluctuate on a daily basis. Therefore, as providers, it is important for us to listen to your symptoms instead of telling you that your blood work is "normal" and there is "no way you could be perimenopausal".
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In summary, there are at least 65 symptoms that a woman can experience during perimenopause. Very frequently, women are misdiagnosed and inadequately treated due to lack of awareness from providers during this time. So make sure you find a provider that will listen to you, understand what you are going through, and be willing to treat you during these very crucial years!
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If you have been searching for a new provider, Rhonda and I would love to see you! We are accepting new patients at Owen Health Group!
806-749-7975
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