Perimenopause Signs, Symptoms & Self-Care Tips!

Are your periods becoming irregular? Do you sometimes experience mood swings?

If yes, you might be going through perimenopause!

what is perimenopause

In simple words, perimenopause is the time when your body starts moving towards menopause. During this time, your ovaries (the part of your body that makes eggs) begin to produce less estrogen and progesterone hormones.

This affects your periods the most. During perimenopause, your periods may come early, be late, or even stop suddenly!

Now, the big question is, when does perimenopause begin?

For most women, perimenopause starts around the age of 40, but it can begin as early as 30 for some women, and for others, it might start after 50.

A big question women often have is: Can you get pregnant during perimenopause?

The answer is – yes! As long as your periods haven’t completely stopped, it is still possible to get pregnant.

Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause.

During perimenopause, your body can go through many changes, such as:

• Irregular periods
• Bleeding that’s sometimes heavy or very light
• Mood swings – you might feel very happy one moment and very sad the next
• Hot flashes – feeling suddenly very hot
• Night sweats
• Vaginal dryness
• Frequent need to urinate
• Difficulty sleeping or feeling very tired

The changes in your body during perimenopause can also affect your mental health.

Many women feel anxious, nervous, or even depressed. It’s also common to get angry over small things.

If you’re feeling like this, talk to your family and, if needed, consult a doctor.

Source:- 1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/ 

2. https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/rosie-hospital/menopause-and-perimenopause/signs-and-symptoms/ 

3. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/ 

4. https://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide-perimenopause 

5. https://www.webmd.com/menopause/ss/slideshow-signs-perimenopause