What are the symptoms of perimenopause?
The most common symptoms of perimenopause are hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, irritability or mood swings, unusual weight gain, irregular periods, anxiety, feelings of depression, fuzzy thinking, bloating or gas, headaches, joint pain or stiffness, vaginal dryness, diminished sexual desire, and leaking of urine.
A The most common symptoms of perimenopause are hot flashes, occasional sleeplessness, fatigue, irritability or mood swings, unusual weight gain, irregular periods, anxiety, feeling blue, fuzzy thinking, temporary bloating or gas, occasional headaches, mild and occasional joint pain or stiffness, vaginal dryness, diminished sexual desire.
By th National Institutes of Health (NIH) Changes in periods. One of the first signs may be a change in a woman’s periods. Many women become less regular; some have a lighter flow than normal; others have a heavier flow and may bleed a lot for many days. Periods may come less than 3 weeks apart or last more than a week. There may be spotting between periods. Women who have had problems with heavy menstrual periods and cramps will find relief from these symptoms when menopause starts. Hot flashes. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of heat in the upper part or all of your body. Your face and neck become flushed. Red blotches may appear on your chest, back, and arms. Heavy sweating and cold shivering can follow. Flashes can be as mild as a light blush or severe enough to wake you from a sound sleep (called night sweats). Most flashes last between 30 seconds and 5 minutes. Problems with the vagina and bladder. The genital area can get drier and thinner as estrogen levels change. This dryness
