When you stop to think about it, it’s been a while since you’ve felt like yourself. Headaches, hot flashes, and sleepless nights are hardly anyone’s picture of ideal health, yet women are often told that they’re to be expected at a “certain age.”

But the fatigue, depression, and irregular cycle are actually desperate messages from your body, frantically trying to tell you that something is wrong.

Your hormones are out of balance, and you’re living with the results. Perimenopause is the first phase of menopause, when your ovaries gradually produce fewer hormones, slowing ovulation and causing irregular menstruation.

There is no simple “cure” for menopause, but that doesn’t mean that you have to suffer through it. Understanding what is happening in your body enables you to prepare mindfully for the changes ahead.

Perimenopause is when symptoms tend to be most overwhelming, leaving you feeling disconnected and uncomfortable in your own skin.

Empowering yourself to move gracefully through this transition requires personal care tailored to address your individual needs.