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Articles about perimenopause

Clear, calm explanations of what changes in perimenopause, why it happens and when to talk to your doctor.

Why is this happening?Why am I so tired? Fatigue in perimenopauseExhausted even after a night in bed? Why perimenopause can drain your energy, which other causes to rule out and when to see a doctor.Why is this happening?Headaches and migraine in perimenopause: why they changeMore headaches or worse migraines in your 40s? How changing estrogen affects migraine in perimenopause, what helps and which headaches need urgent help.You're not aloneMood swings and irritability in perimenopause: why it happensSnapping at people, crying out of nowhere, feeling flat? Why mood can change in perimenopause, what helps and when to talk to a doctor.Why is this happening?Irregular periods in perimenopause: what's normal and what's notShorter cycles, skipped months, heavier or lighter bleeding? Why periods change in perimenopause and which changes a doctor should check.Why is this happening?Hot flushes in perimenopause: why they happen and what helpsSudden heat, a red face, sweating? Hot flushes often start before your periods stop. Why they happen, how long they last and what helps.Why is this happening?Vaginal dryness in perimenopause: why it happens and what helpsDryness, itching or pain during sex? Falling estrogen thins the vaginal tissues. Why it happens, what helps and when to see a doctor.You're not aloneLow sex drive in perimenopause: is it normal?Less interest in sex in your 40s? It's common in perimenopause. Why desire changes, what else plays a part and what you can talk to your doctor about.Why is this happening?Joint pain in perimenopause: why you ache and what helpsStiff, aching joints in your 40s? Falling estrogen can play a part. Why perimenopause affects joints and muscles, what helps and when to see a doctor.Talk to your doctorWhat to track in perimenopause (and why it helps)Which perimenopause symptoms to track, how long to track them and how a simple diary helps your doctor see the pattern. A practical checklist.Why is this happening?Perimenopause vs menopause: what's the difference?Perimenopause is the transition, menopause is one day: 12 months after your last period. What each stage means, how long it lasts and how it's diagnosed.Why is this happening?Heart palpitations in perimenopauseA racing, pounding or fluttering heart in your 40s can be linked to perimenopause. What palpitations are, why they happen, and when to get help.Why is this happening?Night sweats in perimenopause: why they happen and what helpsWaking up soaked in your 40s? Why perimenopause causes night sweats, practical ways to cope, and when night sweats need a doctor.You're not aloneAnxiety out of nowhere in your 40s: could it be perimenopause?New anxiety, irritability or low mood in your 40s can be linked to perimenopause. Why it happens, what helps, and when to get support.Why is this happening?Heavy periods in perimenopause: what's normal?Why periods can get heavier in your 40s, how to tell if bleeding is too heavy, and when to see a doctor.Talk to your doctorHow to talk to your doctor about perimenopauseHow to prepare for a perimenopause appointment: what to write down, questions to ask, and how to make sure you're heard.Why is this happening?Perimenopause brain fog: is it real?Forgetting words, losing focus, walking into rooms and forgetting why? Perimenopause brain fog is real, usually temporary, and there are ways to make it easier.Why is this happening?Itchy skin in perimenopause: why it happens and what helpsDry, itchy skin in your 40s? How falling estrogen affects your skin, simple things that help, and when itching needs a doctor.You're not aloneThings nobody tells you about perimenopauseHeavier periods, brain fog, anxiety, palpitations, itchy skin: the early signs of perimenopause many women don't expect, and when to talk to your doctor.Myth vs factPerimenopause at 40: am I too young?Can perimenopause start at 40, or even earlier? When it usually begins, how long it lasts, and why "you're too young" isn't the end of the conversation.Why is this happening?Why do I wake up at 3am? Perimenopause and sleepWaking at 3am night after night in your 40s? Here's how perimenopause changes sleep, what can help, and when to talk to your doctor.