InvestigateTV+: Perimenopause still poorly understood

(InvestigateTV) — Experts say the transition period before menopause—perimenopause—is still poorly understood, leaving many women blindsided by dozens of symptoms and a frustrating search for answers. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the knowledge gap, why diagnosis can be difficult and the complicated history of one of the most effective treatment options. Plus, after a campfire sparks a massive Minnesota wildfire, we follow one community’s road to recovery and the neighbors who stepped up to help families rebuild.Perimenopause still poorly understoodPerimenopause is defined as the phase when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. It can begin anywhere from eight to 10 years before menopause.The most common signs of perimenopause, like those of menopause, are hot flashes, weight gain and mood changes, in addition to at least 31 other symptoms, according to doctors.It remains under-recognized both among the medical community and the women who experience it.Read moreRecove