Susan E. Mead, M.H.
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Premenopause/Menopause Symptoms

IRREGULAR BLEEDING

In general, irregular periods are very common during premenopause. The most common early menstrual irregularity noticed is a shortening of cycle length. Women with prior 28 day cycles will commonly describe 24 to 26 day cycles during premenopause. Eventually, the cycle length widens and skipping menses typically occurs. These changes in cycle may lead to heavier flow during premenopause, followed by a lighter flow and occasional spotting in the later stages. But remember that virtually any cycle lengths and flow are considered 'normal' during this transition.

A common reason for the late periods and prolonged bleeding is due to 'anovulation' (not releasing an egg). When this occurs, there is no signal to the body to cause a period (if there is no pregnancy). When this continues for long enough, the body starts to shed the uterine lining in a 'piece-meal' fashion, which leads to the prolonged bleeding. This can occur for long periods of time, or can correct itself by the next cycle. The unpredictable aspect of premenopausal bleeding can be most frustrating.

Persistent irregular bleeding can be a tip to obtain further evaluation with your health care practitioner. Bleeding longer than 7 days each period, bleeding more often than every 21 days and skipping more than three cycles should be evaluated.

QUICK TIPS

• Remember that Boy Scout moto of 'Be Prepared'? Always keep a pad or tampon in your purse and/or in the glove box of your car.
• Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to replace the moisture you're losing. I suggest 2-4 quarts/day of water, plus tea, etc.
• Raspberry leaf tea, 1-2 cups/day or more, tonifies and nourishes the ovaries and uterus which helps your Change flow more smoothly.
• Dong quai tincture regulates and gently heals the entire reproductive system, and is especially useful if you also have PMS distress.

For more specific suggestions and dosages consider an herbal phone consultation with Ms. Mead, click here for more information on herbal consultations and to contact Ms. Mead.

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The Path to Better Living

You have already taken the first step on your journey.  I work directly with you to uncover the sources of your body's imbalance and create remedies to restore, rejuvenate, and heal.

1. We'll begin by filling out your Health History Form, to determine the best approach for your personal needs.  Download a PDF file of the form here.  If you do not have downloading capabilities, contact me and I will mail it to you promptly. 
    

2. Once you have filled out the appropriate information, send me the form, via email or snail mail, along with a recent photograph of yourself. 
    

3. We will next engage in a one-on-one private consultation, either in person or over the phone, where I can pinpoint the right herbal remedies and lifestyle changes for you.  For pricing, see my Herbal Consultations page.
    

4. I then create for you a customized health plan which will include suggestions for diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that will work in conjunction with a specially formulated herbal remedy that I design to target your personal needs.  Potential herb/drug interactions are taken into consideration.
    

5. Many patients begin treatment with one pound of dried herbs selected from my personal pharmacy, which you will enjoy as a strong tea known as an herbal infusion.  But most remedies are supplied in tincture form, with only a teaspoon or two per day needed to make it easy for you.
    

6. Approximately 80-85% of clients start seeing positive results within 2-4 weeks, often in just a few days.
    

7. I will continue to communicate with you via phone or email consultations, and we will work together to help you re-create the strongest, healthiest body possible.  In the case of chronic ailments, you may need to allow one month of treatment for each year you have had the problem. But you should see at least a 10% improvement in the first few weeks.

Begin Your Journey Now

Contact me or download the Health History Form now so we can move on to the next step to making you feel better, mind, body, and soul. 

To your health,

Susan E. Mead, M.H.

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