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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 signs and symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood changes, v… 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 be… 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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    Is premenopause a sign of menopause?
     
  1. Signs and symptoms of perimenopause (the transition into menopause) include12:
    • Irregular, heavier, or longer periods
    • Hot flashes and night sweats
    • Insomnia
    • Heart palpitations
    • Headaches
    • Vaginal dryness
    • Breast tenderness
    • Mood swings
    • Brain fog
    • Bladder problems
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    When you enter perimenopause, you may experience the following: Irregular, heavier, or longer periods Hot flashes and night sweats Insomnia Heart palpitations Headaches Vaginal dryness Breast tenderness

    Premenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and C…

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    Key takeaways

    • Perimenopause (the transition into menopause) will most often start in your 40s, but could begin anywhere between your late 30s and 50s.
    • It will last for four years on average but could last for up to eight years.

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  2. People also ask
    What are the first signs of early menopause?
    The first signs of early menopause are triggered when a woman’s sex hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, start to fluctuate more rapidly or abruptly before the average menopause age of 52. These early hormonal shifts can be dramatic and intense.

    14 signs of early menopause - Women's Health Network

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    What are the symptoms of menopause?

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    Some women go through menopause without developing any symptoms. But many more women will report one or more of the following: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, changes in mood, and brain fog.
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    Is premenopause a sign of menopause?
    Premenopause takes place before perimenopause, which leads up to menopause. More specifically, it's the time between a person's first period and the onset of perimenopause. Premenopause is not a medically accepted term. This phase is not characterized by any of the classic signs of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia, or missed periods.

    Premenopause: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications - Verywell Health

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    What are the first signs of early perimenopause?
    You may be mystified when you notice what turn out to be the first signs of early menopause: irregular periods, weight gain, fatigue, changes to libido or hot flashes. You think, what’s going on? I’m only in my 40s — it must be the beginning of perimenopause.

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

     
  4. Women's Health Network
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    14 signs of early menopause - Women's Health Network

    WEBJun 14, 2024 · If you’ve noticed changes in your body, they could be early signs of menopause, like these: Hot flashes and/or night sweats. …

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    • WebMD
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      Perimenopause: Symptoms, Treatments, Weight Gain, and More

    • Verywell Health
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    • Perimenopause: What to Expect
      Premenopause is the stage of life before menopause, when your ovaries still produce hormones and you have regular periods.
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      WEBOct 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 how to cope with them.