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When you’ve gone without a period for 12 months straight, you are generally considered to be in menopause. Before then, even if your periods are extremely irregular and your menopausal symptoms are severe, you may still be able to become pregnant. 

Other indicators can include decreased levels of estradiol—the most common form of estrogen—and progesterone along with increased levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). All four of these reproductive hormones are measured in our Menopause Test.

Some of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and the menopausal transition, which are triggered by hormonal changes, can include:
 

• Irregular or no periods 
• Hot flashes/night sweats 
• Mood changes 
• Sleep issues/insomnia 
• Vaginal dryness 
• Brain fog 
• Weight gain 
• Libido changes

The years leading up to menopause are marked by naturally declining levels of estrogen and progesterone, two key reproductive hormones produced by your ovaries that help to control your periods. When the production of these hormones slows to the point that you go without a period for 12 consecutive months, you are generally considered to be in menopause and no longer able to become pregnant.

There are numerous treatments available to help you manage the symptoms of perimenopause and the menopausal transition, including: 

• Hormone therapy 
• Vaginal estrogen 
• Antidepressants  
• Various medications that can ease hot flashes 

Talk to your healthcare provider or seek out a menopause specialist if menopausal symptoms are significantly impacting your quality of life. Beyond pharmaceutical interventions, there are also lifestyle modifications and alternative therapies that may be recommended based on your unique situation.