Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Changes to how long periods last, such as shorter or longer cycles and lighter or heavier periods, can be the first perimenopause symptoms. Perimenopause is ...

I had no idea my hormones were shifting. Donna didn't realize at the time that heart palpitations and anxiety were symptoms of perimenopause Looking back, I wish I'd understood what was happening.

Menstrual cycle or period changes are the most common symptoms of perimenopause. These changes occur due to fluctuations in ...

We’re familiar with the idea that gut health is linked to our hormone cycles, with certain symptoms flaring at certain times. But could perimenopause be contributing to your symptoms too?

The link between menopause and anxiety isn't widely known, even though our hormones have a huge impact on our mental health. Most women report feelings of anxiety during menopause and perimenopause, ...

In short, perimenopause makes up a significant portion of our time on earth, so we really should be a bit better prepared for it. That preparation isn’t just in terms of our hormonal health ...

Weight gain in perimenopause is a near-universal grievance. During this time of great hormonal fluctuation, many women find that—seemingly overnight and despite zero alteration to diet ...

Many women find the symptoms of perimenopause hard to ignore - sleepless nights, hot flushes, mood swings, to name a few. But others, those using some type of hormonal contraception, may not notice it ...

Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson, GP menopause specialist at Health & Her comments: “There are an estimated 3 million women currently going through perimenopause in the UK. Although symptoms are primarily due to ...

HRT is a possible treatment for menopause symptoms. Your doctor may also refer to the treatment as hormone therapy, menopausal hormone therapy, and estrogen replacement therapy. During ...

You may be familiar with some of the more notable symptoms of menopause, like changes in menstruation, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. The same hormone changes ...