Feeling Great Through Perimenopause

Perimenopause, a period of three to ten years when menstrual cycles become irregular as a woman approaches menopause, is a time of restructuring in both body and mind. As the body undergoes physiological changes, our desires and aims can also shift. 

Perimenopause is most likely to occur between the ages of forty-five and fifty, with changes such as irregular periods and an increasing dry quality in the skin, hair, menstrual blood, and vaginal tissues being apparent from about thirty-five onward. While perimenopause may last anywhere from three to ten years, the average duration is four years. 

With Ayurveda’s understanding of life stages, we have a magnificent view of perimenopause and menopause: how to support smooth changes, maintain luminosity, and manage imbalances that may arise. 

If you are somewhere between the ages of thirty-five and fifty, it’s prime time for fostering balanced habits. And if you’re in your thirties, even better, as it’s never too early to start setting yourself up to flourish during perimenopause and menopause.