How to Start Your Journey to Better Living with Perimenopause in Your 40s and Beyond 

When symptoms of perimenopause start it can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff. Your body is changing, your mood shifting, and your symptoms appear without warning. Many women reach this stage unsure of what is happening or what to do next. At the Center for Menopause & Wellness, we help you move from confusion to clarity as a perimenopause and menopause specialist in Fairfax Northern Virginia.

You don’t have to navigate perimenopause alone. With a provider who truly listens, spends time with you, and has the expertise to identify what’s really going on, you can regain control of your health and well-being. We provide compassionate guidance, testing, and help you to a smooth landing into your next chapter of life.

Why Perimenopause Feels So Overwhelming

The transition leading up to menopause often brings symptoms such as:

• Sudden mood changes or anxiety
• Unpredictable or heavy periods
• Brain fog or memory slips
• Weight gain or slowed metabolism
• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Fatigue or sleep disruption
• Declining libido
• Changes in skin, hair, and vaginal health
  
  

These symptoms can appear years before menopause, and without the right testing, it’s hard to know what’s causing what. That’s where we come in as a caring perimenopause and menopause specialist in Fairfax Northern Virginia.

Our Approach: No Cookie-Cutter Solutions

We believe every woman deserves care that is personalized, data-driven, and rooted in true understanding.

1. Comprehensive Bloodwork & Testing

Perimenopause is complex. That’s why we run extensive bloodwork, not bare-bones labs. Your test panel may include:

• Hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
• Thyroid health
• Adrenal function
• Vitamin + micronutrient levels
• Metabolic markers
• Inflammation and overall wellness indicators
  
  

This deeper look helps us see the full picture, not just a single snapshot.

2. Listening & a Full Review of Your History

Your symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, and goals are just as important as your lab results. We take the time to understand:

• What you’re feeling
• What has changed
• What your body has been through
• What you’re hoping to improve
  
  

We don’t rush your visit. You deserve care that fully validates you and we answer your questions.

3. Personalized Recommendations

Your plan is created specifically for you, based on your:

• Bloodwork
• Symptoms
• Health history
• Lifestyle
• Future goals
  
  

You won’t receive a generic, one-size-fits-all protocol. You’ll receive a thoughtful roadmap tailored to your body.

4. Referrals to the Best Providers When Needed

If you need additional support, such as pelvic floor therapy, mental health care, dermatology, endocrinology, or more, we refer you to trusted, high-quality providers we know and recommend. Your well-being is a team effort.

5. Ongoing Support from Someone Who Truly Cares

You will always have a provider who listens, understands, and guides you with empathy and clinical expertise. We walk this journey with you, not ahead of you.

What to Expect During Your Initial Consultation

Your first visit with our perimenopause and menopause specialist in Fairfax Northern Virginia costs $299 and includes:

• A detailed symptom + wellness discussion
• Full health history review
• Ordering of extensive bloodwork
• Education on what may be happening and why
• A strategic plan for next steps
• Guidance on lifestyle adjustments and supportive therapies
• Answers to your questions. In a visit that never feels rushed
  
  

Our goal is to give you clarity, confidence, and a path forward.

Frequently Asked Questions