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What Are Perimenopause and Menopause?
Menopause is the permanent end of a person’smenstrual cycle.
The menopause process doesn’t happen overnight.
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Instead, it occurs over time in stages.
Can Menopause Be Reversed?
Strictly speaking, menopause is a process that cannot be reversed naturally.
This could potentially provide menstruating people with alternative options for pursuing a pregnancy during that point of their life.
Much more research is needed before science can confirm the widespread effectiveness of treatments that promote menopause reversal.
Natural Treatment
Another treatment that’s been investigated is the use ofmelatonin.
It’s also available over the counter as a sleep aid supplement.
That means it isnt covered by most insurance providers, so costs are likely to be high.
By contrast, melatonin is available over the counter, so this price tag is much less in comparison.
These treatments include ovarian rejuvenation and melatonin supplementation.
Both still require further study and experimentation.
In short, no.
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