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Perimenopause Symptoms – H Symptoms of perimenopause that begin with H are: Hot flashes Hair loss or thinning, head, pubic, or whole body; increase in facial hair In perimenopause, one of the most common symptoms is hot flashes. Hot flashes are a sudden sensation of warmth or heat that spreads over the body. A hot […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – G Perimenopause symptoms that begin with G are: Gum problems, increased bleeding Gum problems are a symptom of perimenopause due to homonal changes, and previous gum problems can be more pronounced. An increase in bleeding from sensitive gum tissue is also common. A condition called menopausal gingivostomatitis affects a small percentage of […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – W Perimenopause symptoms beginning with W: Weight gain, sudden bouts of bloating The changing hormones of perimenopause are a cause of weight gain, especially in the middle of your body. As we age and our metabolism slows down, it adds to the difficulty of weight gain during menopause. Another symptom of perimenopause […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – V Perimenopause symptoms that begin with V: Vaginal Dryness A symptom of perimenopause, vaginal dryness, is caused by estrogen levels dropping. The vaginal tissues start drying and become less elastic. Due to the loss of moisture sex can become uncomfortable, and the vagina is frequently itchy, easily irritated, and prone to infection. […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – T Perimenopause symtoms that begin with T: Tinnitus, ringing in ears, bells, whooshing, buzzing Perimenopause Symptoms A to Z Perimenopause Symptoms – A Perimenopause Symptoms – B Perimenopause Symptoms – C Perimenopause Symptoms – D Perimenopause Symptoms – E Perimenopause Symptoms – F Perimenopause Symptoms – G Perimenopause Symptoms – H Perimenopause […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – B The perimenopause symptoms beginning with B are: Breast Tenderness In perimenopause breast tenderness is common. Pain, soreness, and or tenderness in one or both breasts is caused by hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause. Call your doctor if the pain becomes severe or is accompanied by discharge of the nipple or any type […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – S Symptoms of perimenopause that begin with S are: Skin that feels itchy, crawly, tingling in the extremities During perimenopause your estrogen levels drop, which slows down collagen production. Collagen is responsible resilient skin. Collagen loss is most rapid at the beginning of menopause, and it’s effects manifest themselves as itchy, dry, […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – C Perimenopause symptoms beginning with C are: Crashing Fatigue Crashing fatigue during perimenopause is an all encompassing feeling of tiredness and exhaustion that may be related to sleep disturbances that accompany perimenopause due to estrogen fluctuations. Crashing fatigue during perimenopause is a debilitating and complex disorder experienced as complete bodily exhaustion with […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – R Symptoms of perimenopause that begin with R are: Rapid heart beat One of the most alarming symptoms of perimenopause (and one of the most common) is a pounding, racing heart Rapid heart beat during perimenopuase comes in bouts…a sudden onset, unexpected arrivals, and seemingly no way to stop them. Rapid heart […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – Q Symptoms of perimenopause that begin with Q are: Queasiness, gastrointestinal distress, indigestion, gas pain A symptom of perimenopause is a change in gastrointestinal functions. Cramping, gas and nausea are common. If you have pain that lasts for more than three days; or if the pain has increased in severity, see your […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – E Symptoms of perimenopause beginning with E: Electric shock sensation under the skin and in the head A less common symptom of perimenopause is a strange electric sensation, or the feeling of a rubber band snapping in the layer of tissue between skin and muscle. The cause of it may be related […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – L Symptoms of perimenopause that begin with L are: Loss of libido The hormonal changes in perimenopause can affect sex drive, causing the common symptom of decreased sex drive. As hormones fluctuate, so will libido. This can be treated, so consult your doctor. Always let your doctor know of any alternative remedies […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – M Symptoms of perimenopause that begin with M are: Mood swings, irritability, sudden tears, difficulty concentrating, mental confusion, memory lapses, disorientation One of the most pronounced symptoms of perimenopause is mood swings. A mood swing is a noticable change in mood, one minute up and the next minute down. An always fluctuating […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – I Perimenopause symptoms beginning with the letter I: Insomnia, trouble sleeping through the night Changes in sleep patterns are a symptom of perimenopause, characterized by trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or complete insomnia. Perimenopause can bring less restful sleep, or no sleep at all. Many women suffer from sleep problems even […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – Z Perimenopause symptoms that begin with Z: Zonal changes in odor: body odor, breath odor; bad taste in mouth A less reported symptom of perimenopause is burning mouth syndrome. You may notice a burning tongue, burning roof of mouth, a bad taste in your mouth, and a change in breath odor. The […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – U Perimenopause symptoms that being with U: Urge incontinence, incontinence, stress incontinence Perimenopause sometimes increases incontinence, mainly in the form of stress incontinence. Stress incontinence is when you urinate accidentally when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exert yourself. The bladder muscles fail to work effectively. Urge incontinence is when the bladder contracts […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – A   The perimenopause symptoms beginning with A are: Anxiety, feeling ill at ease, feelings of dread, apprehension, doom Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms experienced by women in perimenopause. Anxiety is a feeling of agitation, nervousness, unnatural fear, and loss of emotional control that may be associated with panic […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – D Perimenopause symptoms beginning with D are: Depression Dizziness, light-headedness, loss of balance, headache change (increase or decrease) Depression in perimenopause is a significant change in mood for an extended period of time usually displayed through withdrawl, recurring unexplained sadness, loss of interest in usual activities, and sleep and eating disorders. Depression […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – P Symptoms of perimenopause that begin with P are: Period changes – missed period; shorter, lighter periods; heavier periods, flooding; shorter cycles, longer cycles Perimenopause brings about hormone imbalance, or a decrease in estrogen. Your hormones affect your period in a variety of ways. They may come later than usual, they may […]

Medical Treatment For Perimenopause Symptoms All women are different, and each woman’s perimenopause symptoms are different. This is an especially important time to work with a doctor you trust and in whom you can talk to easily and confidentially. You and your doctor are partners in caring for your health, both viewing perimenopause not as a […]

Managing Perimenopause Symptoms Knowledge is power, and becoming informed will give you the power to regain control over your body and regain control over your life. Reading, talking to others, and researching online will help you to learn as much as possible about your changing body. Until recently, the information needed may have been difficult […]

Perimenopause Symptoms – What to Do Knowledge is power, and becoming informed will give you the power to regain control over your body and regain control over your life. Reading, talking to others, and researching online will help you to learn as much as possible about your changing body. Until recently, the information needed may […]

Perimenopause Symptoms Most women think they won’t need to deal with menopause until their late 40s or into their 50s. However, perimenopause happens much earlier. The symptoms of perimenopause are often unrecognized or explained away as something else. Symptoms of perimenopause include: Period Changes When your life is busy, as it is for most women […]

Perimenopause Information – What is Perimenopause? To put it simply, perimenopause is the transition into menopause. Perimenopause is something that many women may not be aware of, even if they have gone through it themselves. Perimenopause is one of the normal stages in a woman’s life, but it’s neither an event nor a disease. The […]