Perimenopause
The transition, decoded. 11 articles, 1 short course, sources listed on every one.
In short: Perimenopause is the transition before menopause, usually starting in your mid-40s; the average age of menopause in the UK is 51. These articles cover symptoms, changing periods, hot flushes, sleep and mood, HRT and how to talk to a GP, who can usually diagnose it from symptoms over 45.
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The basics
What is perimenopause?The transition nobody explained properly4 min readPerimenopause symptoms: the full listIt is not just hot flushes4 min readHot flushes: what helpsCool tricks and real treatments4 min readVaginal dryness, pain and bladder symptomsVery common, very treatable, and rarely talked about4 min readSleep and mood in perimenopauseWhen 3am becomes your new wake-up time4 min readTalking to a doctor about perimenopauseHow to get the most from your appointment4 min read
Deep dives
How your cycle changes in perimenopauseShorter, longer, heavier, skipped4 min read · Deep diveHRT: a balanced lookBenefits, risks and what NICE and the NHS actually say6 min read · Deep diveHRT options compared: patches, gels, tablets and moreWhat the different types do, and how to choose with your doctor5 min read · Deep diveBone and heart health after 40Small habits, big future payoff4 min read · Deep diveEarly menopause and premature ovarian insufficiencyWhen it happens before 45, or before 405 min read · Deep dive
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