Navigate menopause with confidence.
Empower your journey with expert support.

Perimenopause vs. Menopause What is the difference?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase between your reproductive years and menopause. Typically beginning in your late 30's or early 40's, perimenopause lasts until you begin menopause.

Menopause signals the end of reproductive capabilities and commonly is marked by your final menstrual period.

Estrogen levels by age

Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of every organ in a woman’s body. This graphic illustrates how estrogen levels peak around age 35 and gradually decline by age 80, highlighting the hormone’s essential influence throughout a woman’s life, from reproductive health to bone density, heart function, and more.

There are over 30 symptoms attributed to Perimenopause.

  • irregular periods

  • hot flashes

  • night sweats

  • mood swings

  • difficulty sleeping

  • fatigue

  • loss of libido

  • vaginal dryness

  • weight gain

  • changes in hair texture

  • hair loss or thinning

  • dry skin

  • itchiness

  • breast tenderness

  • joint pain

  • muscle aches

  • headaches

  • urinary urgency/ incontinence

  • UTI's

  • changes in body odor

  • difficulty concentrating

  • brain fog

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • irritability

  • heart palpitations

  • dizziness

  • bloating

  • digestive issues

  • nausea

  • changes in appetite

  • allergies or sensitivities

  • electric shock sensations

  • tingling extremities

  • burning mouth

  • gum problems

  • brittle nails

  • dry eyes

  • heavy periods

    and so much more...

Do any of these interfere with your daily life? If the answer is “yes” or “I think so”, email me for the support you deserve.

About Susie

As a Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, my passion for supporting women through perimenopause and menopause comes from my own journey. Having struggled with the many challenges of perimenopause without a clear roadmap or a support system, I know firsthand how isolating and overwhelming this phase can be. My personal experience with intense symptoms and lack of guidance inspired me to become a coach - to ensure other women don't have to navigate this transition alone.

Today, I am dedicated to empowering women to understand their bodies, manage symptoms, and embrace this life change with confidence. Through personalized coaching, I help women create practical strategies to address hormonal fluctuations, emotional shifts, and the challenges of daily life during perimenopause and menopause. Whether it's managing stress, building a supportive routine, or navigating the emotional ups and downs, I offer tools, resources, and compassion to guide women through this powerful transition.

What does a Menopause Coaching Specialist do?

Provide Expert Guidance and Tailored Support

Personalized advice and strategies are created with your unique symptoms and lifestyle, ensuring the most effective and relevant solutions for all of your hormonal changes.

Take a Holistic and Evidence-Based Approach

By integrating the most current research along with a focus on your overall well-being, we will create comprehensive strategies such as lifestyle changes, nutrition guidance, and stress management techniques to ensure your feel your best.

Help Navigate All Types of Treatment Options

Understanding and evaluating various treatment options (hormone replacement therapy, non-hormonal treatments, alternative approaches) will empower you to make informed decisions with your healthcare provider.

Enhance Confidence and Overall Well-Being

Through education, support, and tools, we can manage physical and emotional changes, enabling you to navigate this life stage with greater confidence and an improved quality of life.

If you’ve been feeling "off" and struggling to understand why, I’d love to help you gain clarity and take back control of your well-being.

Email me for the support you deserve.

“I feel so much better since I started working with Susie! She understands exactly how I am feeling and has so much knowledge around the symptoms.”
— Rachel S.
“I was struggling with anxiety and hot flashes Susie’s support and personalized advice made all the difference. ”
— Sara A.
“Working with Susie was life-changing! I feel empowered, balanced, and in control again. I can’t recommend her enough!”
— Laura P.