Mid-life may not be the best name for this section of our web site. Perimenopause is the period of gradual changes that lead into menopause. This can start for some women in their 30's. Hormones can fluctuate greatly during these years making life feel like an emotional rollercoster for many. Check these symptoms to see if you think you might be entering perimenopause or menopause.

An exam by one of our medical professionals can help you determine if you are in this stage of your life. For those women that know they are "in menopause," or who have had hysterectomies or chemotherapy, Planned Parenthood offers perscriptons for hormone replacement therapy.* Call or email us for more information.

To learn more about menopause, visit the Planned Parenthood Federation of America's web site. They have an excellent section about this subject that can help you understand this change in you — or someone you love.

*To read more about hormone replacement therapy, download the pdf workbook from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention: To Be or Not to Be—on Hormone Replacement Therapy. Acrobat Reader is required.

There are many excellent resources available on "natural" hormone replacement therapy as well. Check the web or ask your clinician or doctor for more information.