What is Perimenopause
Perimenopause typically starts in a woman’s 40s, but may also occur in 30-something women.
Symptoms can come in waves, increasing and receding for months at a time. Though four to six years is average for most women, perimenopause can be as short as a year or last for more than 10 years. Next stop? Menopause. For some, perimenopause causes few health issues.
But around 20% of women experience moderate to severe symptoms, which can include:
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Problems with falling asleep, staying asleep and sleep quality
- Breast tenderness
- Itchy/crawly/dry skin
- Exhaustion
- Trouble concentrating
- Irregular periods
- Vaginal dryness
- Loss of libido (sex drive)
- Migraines
- More pronounced pre-menstrual tension
- Mood changes – these may include feeling more teary and irritable.
Chronic or increased anxiety may also occur. - Weight gain, despite no changes to diet or exercise.
Source: menopause.org.au
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