Salem Women's Clinic

Transitions

in your 40s

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During this exciting decade, some women may find themselves on the cusp of menopause, while others contemplate pregnancy. No matter what stage you find yourself in, Salem Women’s Clinic is here to guide you.

Care Includes

  • Annual exams
  • Health screening and education
  • Pap smears; evaluation and treatment of abnormal pap smears
  • Breast exams: preventive screening
  • Mammograms
  • PMS disorders
  • Birth control
  • Motherhood
  • Urinary incontinence evaluation and treatment
  • Cholesterol screening
  • Fitness counseling and screening
  • Menopause evaluation, treatment and counseling
practitioner with patient at Salem Women's Clinic
One of our comfortable, warm exam rooms.

FAQs

We're here to answer your questions and concerns, just send us an email.

  • I'm 45 years old, and I¹m having some problems with increased PMS, as well as waking at night. My friend told me it might be perimenopause. Could she be right?

    First off, let's establish the definitions of menopause and perimenopause. Menopause is the cessation of periods for 12 months, thus the ovaries are no longer producing eggs. Perimenopause is defined as the transitional period from normal menstrual periods to no periods at all. The transition can, and usually does, take up to ten years. During the perimenopausal transition you may experience a combination of PMS and menopausal symptoms or no symptoms at all. So yes, you may very well be in perimenopause.

  • What are the some of the symptoms of perimenopause?

    The symptoms of perimenopause are often like PMS and include: irregular periods, sleeplessness, mood swings decreased energy, occasional hot flashes, heart palpitations, difficulty concentrating, and poor memory.

  • What can I do to reduce these symptoms beside hormones?

    Regular exercise can help significantly, as well as a diet low in simple sugar. Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake. Take 2000 IUs of Vitamin D per day, Omega 3 Fatty Acid (fish oil), a good multi-vitamin, 1200 mg of calcium divided throughout the day, and magnesium at bedtime. If you are still struggling, come in and talk with us; we're here to help.

Caring for women in their 40s at Salem Women's Clinic.
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Salem Women's Clinic