What Are the Usual Signs of Perimenopause?
There are several clues that women commonly notice when they are in perimenopause: • Changes in Menstrual Cycle Often, the first sign of your upcoming menopause is a change in your menstrual cycle. It could be shorter cycles, longer cycles, heavier periods, lighter periods or irregular periods. The most common change is a shorter cycle. • Hot Flashes Now and then, you may notice a hot flash or night sweat that comes out of the blue. This may be your first sign of waning estrogen, or you may notice that these occur along with changes in your cycle. • Vaginal Symptoms If sex becomes more painful or you become more susceptible to urinary tract infections, you may be losing some of the natural lubrication that estrogen and progesterone provide. For some women, this is an early sign that menopause is on the way. • Trouble Sleeping Some women are unaware of any menopause symptoms until they start losing sleep. You may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or you may wake with night sw
