Perimenopause symptoms checklist
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What are the first signs of perimenopause?
Changes to your periods are often the first sign: they may come closer together or further apart, or be heavier or lighter. Many people also notice hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, brain fog, low mood or anxiety, sometimes years before periods stop.
At what age does perimenopause start?
It usually starts in your 40s, but it can begin earlier. Menopause itself is reached when you have not had a period for 12 months; the average age in the US is about 51.
Do I need a blood test?
Often not. For many people over 45, perimenopause is recognized from symptoms. Your doctor will decide whether any tests are useful for you.
Is this checklist a diagnosis?
No. It is a way to organize what you have noticed, so a conversation with your doctor or nurse is quicker and clearer. Many of these symptoms can have other causes too.
My Midlife Story: Menopause
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