Menopause or perimenopause treatment is actually not required.  A woman's body has been programmed to go through this time in its life without the aid of hormone therapy or any other type of therapy.  That being said, if you suffer some mood swings, sever anxiety, insomnia, hot flashes, weight gain or heavy bleeding, perimenopausal treatment may be for you.

But what are your options regarding menopause and perimenopause treatment?  Well you do have a few choices you can make.  This being said, it is always recommended you speak with your doctor before any type of treatment occurs.  Something you can easily do on your own is ensuring you take a healthy approach to your life.  Get lots of sleep, eat fresh fruit, vegetables and proteins high in Omega 3 acids, be sure to exercise to reduce stress and anxiety and reduce or eliminate tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.

If you suffer from extreme symptoms, menopause and perimenpause treatment options include:

• HRT - hormone replacement therapy - low dose therapy is often recommended first to see if symptoms are reduced. Be sure to discuss the serious side effects of HRT with your doctor
• Natural progesterone cream has also been reported to have significant impact on symptoms for many women - again speak to your doctor first
• Consider yoga and meditation to help with headaches, stress, muscle and joint pain and other menopause symptoms