Perimenopause
symptoms
45–55when it usually starts
~7 yrshow long it can last
3 in 4get hot flashes
NIH / National Institute on Aging · general, not a diagnosis
The common signs
Most women notice three or more. They come and go for years.
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Irregular periods
Poor sleep
Brain fog
Mood changes
Joint aches
Headaches
Most commonAlso common
How it's diagnosed
Usually from your symptoms and cycle history, not a blood test.
1Periods two months or more apart
2Hot flashes or night sweats most weeks
3A record to show your doctor
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