Quick TakePerimenopause can feel like your period is rewriting all the rules, heavier, longer, and more unpredictable than it’s been in years. For me, that meant missed workdays, ruined clothes, and constant anxiety about when (and how hard) my period would strike. Traditional options like birth control or ablation didn’t feel like real solutions. What I wish I’d had — and what women now do — is a drug-free, hormone-free option like OhmBody to help bring relief and control back into my hands. |
And Then Came Perimenopause
As a woman entering her 40s, I thought I knew my cycle. In my 20s and 30s, it wasn’t “textbook,” but I could predict it well enough to plan my life. And then came perimenopause.
If you’re in it, or through it, you know. If you’re not there yet, imagine this: You’re going about your day and bam—your period shows up like it has something to prove. Longer. Heavier. More unpredictable than it’s been in decades.
For those of you with lifelong heavy menstrual bleeding, I’m sure you’re saying, “hold my beer”. But as a new heavy/unpredictable period gal, I was navigating a mine field. I adjusted my schedule. I missed work. I changed my wardrobe. I even avoided certain trips or events because I couldn’t trust my own body. There were days I bled through so much that I had to leave ruined clothing behind in public restrooms (Yikes). At that point, bleeding through wasn’t the exception, it was the norm. And anxiety with a side of extra underwear were my constant companion.
My doctor offered the standard menu of options: hormonal birth control (not right for me) or “just wait it out”—for 4-8 years. NO THANK YOU. Eventually, she recommended an ablation. I agreed, so desperate for relief. It was massively painful, but it worked. No more periods. Whew! But that also meant I went straight into menopause, do not pass go, do not collect $200. And menopause, well, she comes with her own set of challenges—which we’ll cover some other day.
What pains me most now is knowing that the long, heavy periods I only experienced during perimenopause are what many women face throughout their entire menstruating lives. I can’t even imagine the constant adjustments needed just to manage day to day.
Why this matters
When your period changes in midlife, it’s not just about inconvenience, it’s about how it chips away at your confidence, your energy, and your sense of normalcy. It forces you to think twice before saying “yes” to plans, to carry extra clothes “just in case,” and to strategize every outing around access to a bathroom or a quick exit.
Why I believe in giving women better options
I know what it’s like to stand in the drugstore aisle, loading up on boxes of pads and tampons like you’re preparing for a natural disaster. I know what it’s like to very carefully walk backwards from a meeting, using a laptop for bottom cover, because your period has decided this is its moment to shine. And I know what it’s like to sacrifice a favorite Kate Spade dress to a heavy day.
If I’d had a tool like OhmBody — drug-free, hormone-free, something I could use at home — my perimenopause years could have been different. Lighter. Shorter. More mine. And I might still have my favorite Kate Spade dress that was sacrificed along the way.
At the end of the day, what I know is we all deserve better than “tough it out” or “wait it out.” And thanks to smart science and innovative engineering, now, we have better.
| Frequently Asked Questions | |
|---|---|
| Q: What exactly is perimenopause? | A: Perimenopause is the transition period leading up to menopause when hormone levels and autonomic nervous balance fluctuate. Cycles can become irregular, bleeding patterns can change, and symptoms like hot flashes or mood swings may begin. |
| Q: How long does perimenopause last? | A: On average, perimenopause can last 4–8 years, though every woman’s experience is different. |
| Q: Can OhmBody help during perimenopause? | A: While experiences vary, the same science that helps shorten and lighten periods for younger women could also help reduce heavy, unpredictable bleeding during perimenopause. |
| Q: What if my doctor only offers birth control or ablation? | A: Those are common recommendations, but they’re not the only path. Drug-free, at-home menstrual wellness options like OhmBody can give some women a way to feel more in control without hormones or invasive procedures. But talk to your doctor to help find what’s right for you. |
| Q: Is heavy bleeding in perimenopause normal? | A: It’s common, but not necessarily normal. So you shouldn’t accept it without seeking support. Tracking your symptoms and exploring options like OhmBody can help. |
How OhmBody can help in perimenopause
If you’re searching for answers about heavy, unpredictable bleeding in perimenopause, you’re not alone. Millions of women experience cycles that last longer, hit harder, and arrive without warning. But you don’t have to “just wait it out.”
OhmBody offers a science-backed, drug-free, non-hormonal option designed to support your body’s natural processes. By gently stimulating nerves in the ear that connect to the spleen, OhmBody helps your body manage menstruation more efficiently — which can mean lighter, shorter, and more predictable cycles.
For women navigating perimenopause, that can mean fewer heavy days, less anxiety, and more freedom to live life on your terms.
Try OhmBody and discover what’s possible when your cycle no longer calls all the shots.
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