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  1. Perimenopause - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Perimenopause means "around menopause" and refers to the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years. Perimenopause is also called … See more

    Symptoms

    Throughout the menopausal transition, some subtle — and some not-so-subtle — changes … 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 may … 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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  1. Common symptoms of perimenopause12345:
    • Irregular periods or skipping periods
    • Heavier or lighter periods
    • Changes in mood (irritability, depression, mood swings)
    • Low libido
    • Hot flashes
    • Night sweats
    • Breast tenderness
    • Vaginal dryness
    • Insomnia
    • Weight gain
    • Thinning hair
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    Even though the symptoms vary, many people experience at least one of the following: Irregular periods or skipping periods. Periods that are heavier or lighter than usual. Changes in mood like irritability, depression or mood swings. Low libido. Hot flashes. Night sweats.
    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-peri…
    Perimenopause refers to a period of time leading up to menopause. This stage lasts anywhere from one to 10 years. During this stage, women show symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, vaginal dryness and night sweats.
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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
    www.webmd.com/menopause/guide-perimenopause
    Breast tenderness, hot flashes and vaginal dryness are common symptoms. People who have periods (or who suppress them with birth control) know that bleeding every month comes with a host of other unpleasant symptoms, like cramps and bloating.
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    As your hormone levels decrease, the following perimenopausal symptoms may occur a few years before you reach menopause:

    • vaginal dryness
    • hot flashes
    • chills
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  2. Perimenopause: Age, Stages, Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

     
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