Actress Beth Behrs, at 38, revealed that her perimenopause symptoms were initially dismissed by doctors, especially male doctors who claimed she was too young. After experiencing challenging symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, and weight gain, Behrs was eventually diagnosed with perimenopause by Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and received a treatment plan involving estrogen and dietary changes. Perimenopause is a natural stage leading up to menopause, characterized by irregular menstrual periods and symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, with an average onset age of 47 in Canada.
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