Can perimenopause be treated?
There is no treatment for perimenopause. Perimenopause is a normal portion of the female reproductive cycle. When your periods stop and you enter menopause, you have reached the “cure” for perimenopause.
However, your doctor may advise you to use over-the-counter or prescription perimenopause medication to alleviate symptoms. Your provider may advise you to:
- Antidepressants: These drugs aid in the treatment of mood swings and depression.
- Birth control pills: These drugs usually help to stabilize your hormone levels and ease discomfort.
- Estrogen therapy: This medicine helps to keep estrogen levels stable. You can use estrogen therapy as a cream, gel, patch, or pill.
- Vaginal creams: Your provider can advise you on prescription and over-the-counter medications. Treatment can reduce sex-related pain and relieve vaginal dryness.
Your healthcare practitioner will go over the risks and advantages of perimenopause treatment with you and propose the best solution for your specific needs. Certain lifestyle adjustments, including as eating a balanced diet, getting some exercise, and avoiding foods or activities that cause hot flashes, can also be beneficial.