What Is Perimenopause? Signs, Symptoms + How Kinesiology Supports Your Transition
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What Is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause comes from the Greek words peri (περί), meaning “around,” and menopause, meaning “end of monthly cycles.” It describes the natural transition leading up to menopause — the point when your periods stop completely.
This stage is often called the “around menopause” phase, and it can last anywhere from 4 to 10 years. Most women experience perimenopause symptoms between the ages of 40 and 44, but for some, early signs of perimenopause can appear in the mid to late 30s.
What Happens During Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is one of the most confusing phases of women’s health, partly because only 34% of women even know it exists. This makes it harder to understand what’s happening and how to manage perimenopause naturally.
What sets perimenopause apart from menopause and post menopause is that hormone levels — especially Estrogen — become unpredictable. One week estrogen may plummet, the next it may spike. This hormonal volatility leads to many of the classic perimenopause symptoms, such as:
Irregular periods (they may be heavier or come more frequently — which can feel surprising if you expect less bleeding at this stage)
Mood swings
Hot flushes
Sleep disturbances
Fatigue
Nearly 90% of women seek medical or natural support for perimenopause to help manage these emotional and physical changes.
How Kinesiology Supports Women in Perimenopause
Kinesiology is a gentle, holistic therapy that helps women feel balanced and supported through the ups and downs of perimenopause.
By working with the body’s energy systems and providing nervous system balancing, Kinesiology can help you:
Manage hormonal changes in perimenopause through natural remedies
Ease emotional symptoms of perimenopause, such as anxiety and overwhelm
Reduce fatigue and improve sleep naturally
Feel more grounded and empowered during this transition