A woman is considered to be in menopause or “menopausal,” when she has not had a menstrual period for twelve consecutive months. But before menopause sets in, a woman can endure the symptoms of perimenopause (which is the term used to describe the lead-up to menopause) for as long as a decade.
Perimenopause, menopause, and their associated symptoms can be challenging chapters in a woman’s fertility health journey. Fortunately, fertility awareness methods (FAM) and methods of Natural Family Planning (NFP) can help women navigate their health, fertility, and changing symptoms during perimenopause.
Explore the articles below to learn more about how FAMs and methods of NFP can help women navigate the transition perimenopause and menopause.
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Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM): Can vaginal dryness pose a danger to your health?
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What can cause premature and early menopause?
By Taryn DeLong • July 21, 2023Every woman who lives long enough will go through menopause. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably either gone… -
Which hormone monitor is right for your fertility goals? An exclusive Natural Womanhood video interview with Dr. Thomas Bouchard
By Grace Emily Stark • May 12, 2023Mira. Inito. Kegg. Proov. In the exploding Femtech space, there’s perhaps no greater excitement than that surrounding hormonal… -
Managing perimenopause naturally
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Hysterectomies, Part II: Discussing their complications, and whether too many are being performed in the US
By Anne Marie Williams, RN, BSN • April 28, 2023In part 1 of this 2 part series, I interviewed Dr. Kathleen Raviele and Dr. Lester Ruppersberger, two… -
Where is my period? The causes of primary amenorrhea
By Jasmine Adams • March 17, 2023Ah, periods. They might be frustrating and inconvenient when they arrive, but we certainly don’t like to see… -
Herbs for Hormone Balance
By Clare Sharp • March 17, 2023If you are visiting Natural Womanhood, quite possibly you are considering pursuing—if not already committed to— a more… -
The top 3 reasons to avoid hormonal contraception during perimenopause
By Cassondra Moriarty • October 21, 2022In a recent People magazine story, Naomi Watts shared her story of unexpectedly entering perimenopause (literally meaning “around… -
4 reasons you might need to change your fertility awareness method—and how to make the switch
By Taryn DeLong • June 23, 2022Once I began charting my cycle almost five years ago, I’ve used two fertility awareness methods (FAMs)—Creighton and… -
FAM Basics: What can charting your menstrual cycle tell you about your hormonal health?
By Cassondra Moriarty • June 10, 2022Over and over again at Natural Womanhood we’ve emphasized how charting your cycles gives you a vital window…