Often symptoms are a normal part of the aging process or a result of lifestyle and stress. While women today are energetic and vital, expecting to feel as well at 50 as we did at 20 is probably unrealistic. Getting the Right Treatment Treating the symptoms of perimenopause requires an honest self-evaluation and, as it is said, the grace to accept the things that cannot be changed, the courage to change those that can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Many women feel pressured toward immediate treatment for the perimenopausal symptoms they experience. But just as people feel fatigued and slightly ill when they change altitude dramatically, so our bodies must adjust to changing hormone levels.
Confusion surrounds the treatment for perimenopause.
Estrogen users must exercise extreme caution, as excessive estrogen in the face of inadequate progesterone can lead to cancer of the uterine lining. There is also controversy surrounding a possible link between breast cancer and HRT, though no data is conclusive. Testimonials abound supporting progesterone cream. However, claims about the magic of progesterone still lack valid scientific support. Many women experience great symptomatic relief from low-dose birth control pills.