🧠 What Is Perimenopause? Signs, Science & Natural Support with MENO
What is Perimenopause means “around menopause” — it’s the transitional phase leading up to menopause, when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone.
It usually begins in the mid-to-late 40s but can start earlier, lasting anywhere from a few months to over a decade. Perimenopause ends 12 months after your final period, when menopause officially begins.
🔬 The Biological Changes
During perimenopause, ovarian follicles are still present — but their number and quality are declining. The ovaries respond less consistently to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH), leading to:
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Irregular ovulation
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Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels
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Cycles that may be longer, shorter, or skipped entirely
Unlike menopause, where estrogen is consistently low, perimenopause is marked by hormonal swings — meaning symptoms can appear and disappear unpredictably.
🧠 Why Hormone Fluctuations Cause Symptoms
Estrogen and progesterone influence much more than reproductive health. Changing levels can affect:
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🌡 Thermoregulation — sudden hot flushes or night sweats
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🧠 Mood & focus — shifting serotonin and dopamine activity
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😴 Sleep patterns — changes in melatonin production and stress hormones
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❤️ Cardiovascular health — altered lipid balance and blood vessel function
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🦴 Bone density — slower calcium absorption, setting the stage for osteoporosis later
📋 Common Signs of Perimenopause
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Irregular periods
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Hot flushes or night sweats
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Mood swings or increased anxiety
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Trouble sleeping
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Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
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Reduced libido
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Hair or skin changes
🌿 Supporting Perimenopause Naturally — with PERI
Our PERI powder is specially designed to support the hormonal shifts and symptoms of perimenopause. It combines phytoestrogens, amino acids, adaptogens, and antioxidants to help balance hormones, boost energy, and promote emotional stability during this transitional phase.
| Symptom | Key Ingredients | How They Help |
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| 🌡 Hot flushes & sweats | Soy Isoflavones, Dong Quai, Red Clover, Sage | Plant-based phytoestrogens to support estrogen balance |
| ⚡ Energy & focus | CoQ10, Maca Root, Siberian Ginseng | Mitochondrial and adaptogenic energy support |
| 😌 Mood & stress | L-Tryptophan, Ginkgo, Hesperidin, Green Tea | Neurotransmitter support and calm focus |
| 💆 Skin, hair, hydration | Bamboo Silica, Sea Moss, Pine Bark | Collagen and antioxidant protection |
| 🔄 Hormonal modulation | Amino acids (Arginine, Glutamine, Lysine) | Building blocks for hormone synthesis |
| 🦠 Gut & hormone health | Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lapacho | Microbiome balance and immune support |
🔗 From Perimenopause to Menopause
PERI is ideal for the transitional years leading up to menopause. Once your periods have stopped for 12 months, you may wish to consider moving to MENO, which is optimised for the post-menopausal stage.
Read our full guide: 👉 🌸 Why Menopause Happens + Natural Support with MENO
🛍 Support Your Transition Naturally
Discover how PERI can help make the perimenopausal years smoother, more energised, and more supported — without fillers or unnecessary additives.