Is that you, peri?

If you've ever Googled "Is this perimenopause?" you're in good company. A recent study found that 1 in 3 women over 35 aren't sure whether they're in perimenopause.

Part of the problem? There's no moment when perimenopause officially begins. Hormones fluctuate, symptoms develop over time, and no single blood test can tell you're in it.

If you think you’re in perimenopause, here are some tips that may help:

Keep track of your symptoms. Include when they started, how they've changed, and any menstrual changes. Together with your age and medical history, these details can help your clinician determine whether perimenopause is the likely cause.
Don’t just focus on your periods. Symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, sleep changes, mood shifts, and hot flashes can show up before periods become irregular. And you don’t have to wait for your cycle to become irregular to find relief. Treatment options range from hormonal prescriptions to supplements that support your mind and mood.
Talk to a clinician early. The sooner you understand what's happening, the sooner you can get a personalized Care Plan that helps you feel like yourself again.

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Q: "I’m the worst when it comes to a complicated skincare routine. If you could only recommend a couple products, what would they be?”

A: Easy: Estriol+ Face Cream in the morning and tretinoin at night. They're backed by more high-quality clinical evidence than most 10-step skincare routines combined.

Estriol+ Face Cream addresses the hormonal changes that make skin thinner and drier during menopause. Meanwhile, tretinoin stimulates collagen production and healthy skin cell turnover. Midi's formula also includes ingredients that treat discoloration and redness — without needing to add other products to your routine.

If your skin has changed in midlife, your routine probably should too. Your clinician can help you choose treatments that target the changes you're actually experiencing.