The ovaries secrete a number of different hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. During perimenopause, or the transition into menopause, a woman may experience many physiological changes that can affect her quality of life.
“There are unpredictable hormone fluctuations that occur during perimenopause, and you’re having symptoms of estrogen withdrawal," explains Sonal Chaudhry, MD, Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health.
Dr. Chaudhry is an Endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City.
References
National Institutes of Aging. (2021). What is menopause?
Office on Women's Health. (2025). Menopause symptoms and relief.
Peacock, K., et al. (2023). Menopause. StatPearls.
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