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  1. Mayo Clinic
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    Perimenopause - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Perimenopause is the natural transition to menopause, marked by hormonal changes and menstrual irregularity. Learn about the common symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness an… See more

    Overview

    Perimenopause means "around menopause" and refers to the time during which your body makes … See more

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    Symptoms

    Throughout the menopausal transition, some subtle — and some not-so-subtle — changes in your body may take place. You might experience: 1. Irregular periods.As ovulation b… See more

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    Causes

    As you go through perimenopause, your body's production of estrogen and progesterone, key female hormones, rises and falls. Many of the changes you experience … See more

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    Risk Factors

    Menopause is a normal phase in life. But it may occur earlier in some women than in others. Although not always conclusive, some evidence suggests that certain factors ma… See more

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    Complications

    Irregular periods are a hallmark of perimenopause. Most of the time this is normal and nothing to be concerned about. However, see your doctor if: 1. Bleeding is extremely h… See more

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    How do I know if my Perimenopause is ending?
    Signs that your perimenopause stage may be ending include increased symptoms but no period for several months. You're in menopause after 12 months without a menstrual period. Perimenopause, or menopause transition, is when your ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen.
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  1. Common symptoms of perimenopause include1234:
    • Hot flashes and night sweats
    • Breast tenderness
    • Worsened premenstrual symptoms
    • Lower sex drive
    • Fatigue
    • Irregular periods
    • Vaginal dryness
    • Mood changes
    • Disrupted sleep
    • Cognitive difficulties
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    Perimenopause symptoms may include: Hot flashes and night sweats, or vasomotor symptoms (VMS) Breast tenderness Worse premenstrual symptoms Lower sex drive Fatigue Irregular periods (also called perimenopause periods)

    Perimenopause: Symptoms, Treatments, …

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    Classic symptoms of perimenopause include hot flashes, mood changes and disrupted sleep. Some women also experience vaginal dryness, urinary tract problems, cognitive difficulties and a lower libido.

    Seven Things to Know About Perimenop…

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    Aside from irregular periods, nearly 90% of people undergoing perimenopause experience symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, poor sleep, mood issues, and vaginal dryness. Management of these symptoms may include hormone therapy unless an individual has a condition that increases the risks associated with the medications.

    Perimenopause: Signs, symptoms, and h…

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    Physical symptoms of perimenopause may include:

    • hot flushes and night sweats
    • disturbed sleep and tiredness
    • headaches
    • sore muscles and joints
    • vaginal dryness

    Perimenopause - healthdirect

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    What are the symptoms of perimenopause?
    Mood changes. Mood swings, irritability or increased risk of depression may happen during perimenopause. The cause of these symptoms may be sleep disruption associated with hot flashes. Mood changes may also be caused by factors not related to the hormonal changes of perimenopause. Vaginal and bladder problems.

    Perimenopause - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What is perimenopause?

    Dr. Howard E. LeWine

    M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of exp

    Perimenopause includes the time before menopause when hormonal and biological changes and physical symptoms begin to occur. It often begins with irregular menstrual cycles — courtesy of declining ovarian function. It ends a year after the last menstrual period; that’s when menopause starts. Perimenopause varies greatly from one woman to the next. The average duration is three to four years.
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    How do I know if my Perimenopause is ending?
    Signs that your perimenopause stage may be ending include increased symptoms but no period for several months. You're in menopause after 12 months without a menstrual period. Perimenopause, or menopause transition, is when your ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen.

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    What happens after perimenopause?
    Some hallmarks of perimenopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes, may continue long after your final period. Even so, health care practitioners approach the two stages in different ways and with separate treatments because of the difference in hormonal patterns at each stage.

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    Do perimenopause symptoms get worse?
    Some people also notice their premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms get worse. Do you still ovulate during perimenopause? If you’re still getting a period, even an irregular one, you’re still ovulating. Until you haven’t menstruated for 12 consecutive months, you should assume your body is still ovulating.

    Perimenopause: Age, Stages, Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

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    How does perimenopause affect your period?
    Your period will become more irregular as you enter perimenopause — that’s almost a given. This can mean bleeding that’s lighter or heavier than in the past, more days of bleeding or fewer, and longer or shorter cycle lengths.

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
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    Perimenopause: Age, Stages, Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

  4. Perimenopause

    Also known as: menopause transition
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    Symptoms & Reports
    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The common symptoms include

    • Irregular menses - As ova production in ovary reduces estrogen production becomes erratic leading to Irregular menses
    • Hot Flashes - Due to blood vessels dilation near the skin as a result of reduced estrogen
    • Night sweats - Due to hot flashes
    • Weight gain - estrogen deficiency leads to weight gain
    • Mood swings - Perimenopause has increased risk of depression
    • Breast tenderness - Due to estrogen induced water retention
    • Alteration of blood cholesterol - Elevated estrogen favors high density lipoprotein which reduces blood cholesterol
    • Low bone density - estrogen is involved in maintaining equilibrium of calcium in bone

    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Causes

    • Fluctuation in the levels of estrogen in the body occurs naturally as a woman approaches menopause leading to all the symptoms in perimenopause.

    Complications

    In very rare cases, the complication may include:

    Menorrhagia - An extremely heavy and prolonged menses

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  5. Flo
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    Signs of perimenopause: What are the symptoms? - Flo

  6. Medical News Today
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    What are the 34 symptoms of menopause, and what helps?

  7. Mayo Clinic Press
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    “I didn’t realize what was happening:” Get to know the …

    Oct 31, 2023 · Learn how perimenopause affects your hormones, periods, and health. Find out what symptoms are common, how they vary by race and ethnicity, and when to see a health care provider.

  8. Verywell Health
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    Perimenopause: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Coping

    Dec 17, 2023 · Perimenopause is the stage leading up to menopause, when estrogen levels decline and cause various symptoms, such as period changes, hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. Learn how to recognize …

  9. Healthline
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    Symptoms of Menopause at Every Age: Early, Average, Late

  10. Johns Hopkins Medicine
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    Perimenopause - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Perimenopause is the transitional time around menopause when your ovaries gradually stop working and hormone levels fluctuate. Learn about the common symptoms, such as mood changes, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and how …

  11. Mayo Clinic
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    Perimenopause - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic