However, if shedding persists beyond this window or significantly impacts quality of life, consult a dermatologist to rule out other causes (thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, alopecia areata)
Can you help me? The common response we hear is clinicians says no, stop, dont do this
Beyond hormonal changes, several interconnected factors may contribute to perimenopausal weight gain: Metabolic slowdown : Basal metabolic rate naturally decreases with age, meaning the body burns fewer calories at rest Muscle mass loss : Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) accelerates during perimenopause, further reducing metabolic rate Sleep disruption : Night sweats and insomnia, common perimenopausal symptoms, interfere with hormones regulating appetite and glucose metabolism Mood changes : Anxiety, depression, and stress during this transition may lead to emotional eating patterns Reduced physical activity : Fatigue, joint pain, and other symptoms may decrease exercise tolerance Research suggests women may gain weight gradually during perimenopause, though individual experiences vary considerably
The degradation mechanism for AsA has already been proposed (Parsons and Fry, 2012)