top of page

Peri-menopause & Menopause

Menopause is a natural transition, but the symptoms—like hot flashes, mood swings, and fatigue—don’t have to be something you just endure. Let’s find natural solutions that work for you.

4.png

​

What is Perimenopause?

 

So, you’re in your 40s, and suddenly, your body seems like it’s playing a game of "Guess What’s Going to Happen Next?" One minute, you're feeling fine, and the next, you’re hot, sweaty, and exhausted. Welcome to perimenopause—the time before menopause when your hormones go haywire. Your periods become a guessing game, your mood swings like a rollercoaster, and sleep becomes a distant memory. But here's the good news: you don’t have to just suffer through it.

​

Common Symptoms of Perimenopause

​

  • Irregular Periods: Your cycle goes from regular to "What is happening?"—one month it’s light, the next, heavy, and sometimes, you might skip a period entirely.

  • Hot Flashes & Night Sweats: You’ll be freezing one minute, then sweating like you’ve run a marathon the next.

  • Mood Swings: From happy to irritable in seconds, and don't even get me started on the random tears over nothing.

  • Fatigue: It doesn’t matter how many hours you sleep; you wake up feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck.

  • Sleep Issues: You’re tired, but falling asleep feels like a struggle, and staying asleep? Forget it.

  • Weight Gain: Your metabolism slows down, and suddenly, your favourite jeans don’t fit like they used to.

  • Dry Skin & Hair: It’s like your skin is parched and your hair is thinning, all at once.

​

Why Does Perimenopause Happen?

 

Perimenopause is just your body’s way of saying, “I’m getting ready to move on from my reproductive years,” but the transition isn’t always smooth. As your ovaries start slowing down, your estrogen levels fluctuate, and progesterone starts to dip. This hormone imbalance is what causes the chaos. It’s natural, but that doesn’t mean it has to be unbearable.

​

How Dr. Maya Matthews Helps You Get Through Perimenopause

 

I don’t believe in treating just one symptom at a time. If you’ve been struggling with perimenopause, chances are your body’s working overtime on several fronts: stress, digestion, hormones, and more. That’s why I take a holistic approach—we tackle the big picture, not just one isolated issue.

​

1. Restoring Hormonal Balance

  • Perimenopause is driven by hormonal fluctuations, primarily the decline in estrogen and progesterone. These fluctuations can lead to mood swings, irregular periods, and sleep disruptions.

  • The goal is to support your body’s natural hormonal rhythm during this time of transition. We focus on nurturing your endocrine system to help it adjust and stabilize without forcing it back into a pre-menopausal state.

​

2. Optimizing Stress Response

 

  • When stress hormones like cortisol are constantly elevated, they can interfere with your body's ability to balance other hormones, especially during perimenopause. Stress can worsen symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and irritability.

  • My approach involves addressing your body’s stress response, helping you reduce the impact of stress, and supporting your nervous system so that your body can better cope with the ups and downs of this transition.

​

3. Supporting Gut & Liver Health

 

  • Your gut and liver are essential in hormone metabolism, and their health directly affects how your body processes estrogen and other hormones. In perimenopause, these systems can become sluggish or overburdened, contributing to bloating, digestive discomfort, and hormone imbalances.

  • We focus on supporting gut health and optimizing liver function to help your body detoxify and process hormones more efficiently.

​

4. Reducing Inflammation

 

  • Chronic inflammation is often a hidden driver behind many perimenopause symptoms, like fatigue, weight gain, and hot flashes. Inflammation can make everything feel worse, so part of the holistic approach is reducing inflammation in the body.

  • By addressing sources of chronic inflammation—whether it’s diet, stress, or other lifestyle factors—we help minimize its impact on your perimenopausal symptoms.

​

Targeted Supplements for Perimenopause Relief

​

  • Black Cohosh – Helps with hot flashes and night sweats. It’s a natural way to cool down those fiery moments.

  • DIM & Calcium D-Glucarate – These support your body in metabolizing excess estrogen, so it doesn’t build up and cause problems.

  • Magnesium Glycinate – A sleep game-changer. It helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

  • Ashwagandha – Perfect for reducing stress and calming that overactive nervous system.

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Reduces inflammation and supports overall hormone balance.

  • B-Complex Vitamins – Boost energy and help with mood swings, because we all know perimenopause can drain you.

  • L-Theanine – Promotes relaxation and helps reduce anxiety for better sleep.

​

Take the Next Step

 

Perimenopause might feel like it’s taking over your life, but it doesn’t have to. With the right approach, you can feel like yourself again and get back to living life on your terms.

​

Book a consultation today to create a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs. Let’s tackle those perimenopause symptoms and get you back in balance!

​

Dr. Maya Matthews' logo features the concentric rings of a tree that are half shaded like the moon, with the curve of a lavender plant around the outside. The circular design is predominantly blue, representing nature, health, and vitality. The logo is simple, yet sophisticated, and conveys a sense of professionalism and expertise.
  • Instagram
© 2024 Dr. Maya Matthews. All Rights Reserved.
bottom of page