Menopause & Perimenopause

The reproductive health experts at Planned Parenthood provide informed, high-quality, patient-centered menopause and perimenopause care for every woman regardless of income or background.

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Menopause marks the point when your menstrual cycles (periods) permanently stop, typically in your late 40s or early 50s, though it can happen earlier. But for most women, the journey begins years before that, during perimenopause, the transitional phase when hormone levels start to shift and symptoms first appear.

Research shows that women’s symptoms of menopause and perimenopause are frequently dismissed or misdiagnosed by clinicians who aren’t trained to recognize them. Hot flashes get flagged as anxiety. Sleep disruption gets filed away as stress. Joint pain gets attributed to aging. Too often, women leave appointments without answers and without feeling that they have been heard.

As the nation’s leading reproductive health experts, Planned Parenthood is changing that. We listen. We take symptoms seriously. And we build a care plan around your life.

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What are the Symptoms of Menopause and Perimenopause?

Menopause and perimenopause affect your whole body, not just your cycle. Symptoms vary from person to person, and can range from mild to significantly disruptive. Common signs include:

Hot flashes and night sweats
Sleep problems and chronic insomnia
Vaginal dryness or discomfort
Mood changes, irritability, or depression
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Decreased sex drive
Racing heart (palpitations)
Fatigue
Aching joints and muscles
Weight changes or slowed metabolism
Urinary changes, including increased urgency

To clinicians unfamiliar with menopause, many of these symptoms look like anxiety, stress, or typical aging. That’s why having a knowledgeable clinician makes all the difference, one who can connect the dots and offer real options, including hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatments, and lifestyle support tailored to you. The sooner you are seen, the sooner you can get help. Many of the interventions provide long-term health advantages. So if something feels different and you can’t explain it, make an appointment.

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What Does Menopause Care and Perimenopause Care Look Like?

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to menopause and perimenopause care, and that’s by design. At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, your care starts with a conversation, one where you’re actually heard. From there we can consider and offer:

Hormone therapy to manage symptoms
Non-hormonal medication options
Mood support
Guidance on nutrition, sleep, and lifestyle changes

Our goal is to help you feel like yourself, and to stay ahead of changes rather than react to them.

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