Does Perimenopause Cause Water Retention?
Yes — perimenopause directly causes water retention through two hormonal mechanisms. Here is the biology behind the bloating, puffiness, and sudden heaviness, and what actually helps.
Symptoms Explained
Deep dives into individual perimenopause symptoms — what causes them and what to do.
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Does Perimenopause Make You Hornier? The Hormonal Truth
Perimenopause does not always reduce libido. Some women feel a significant and unexpected increase in sexual desire — and there is a clear hormonal explanation for why.
Is Spotting Common in Perimenopause? Causes, Patterns, and When to Act
Spotting between periods is one of the most frequent and least understood signs of perimenopause. Here is why it happens, what patterns are normal, and the warning signs that need investigation.
What Causes Hair Loss in Perimenopause — and What You Can Do About It
Hair thinning and increased shedding during perimenopause are caused by hormonal changes that directly shorten the hair growth cycle. Here is the biology and what actually works.
What Happens to Fibroids During Perimenopause?
Fibroids are oestrogen-dependent — they can grow and cause heavier symptoms in early perimenopause before shrinking significantly after menopause. Here is the complete picture.
Blood Clots During Periods in Perimenopause: Why They Happen and When to Act
Large blood clots during periods are one of the most alarming perimenopause symptoms — and one of the most common. Here is exactly why they happen and when to seek help.
How Long Do Heavy Periods Last in Perimenopause?
Heavy perimenopausal periods typically last 2 to 8 years — but that doesn't mean you have to endure them. Here is what drives them, what changes over time, and what actually helps.
Low Progesterone Symptoms in Perimenopause: What It Feels Like
Progesterone is the first hormone to fall in perimenopause — and its symptoms are almost always mistaken for anxiety, depression, or stress. Here's how to recognise them.
Perimenopause Symptoms in Your 30s: What Is Normal at 35–39?
Perimenopausal hormonal changes can begin in the late 30s. Here's what they look like, why they're so often missed, and when to see a gynaecologist.
Perimenopause Symptoms in Your 40s: What to Expect at Age 40–45
Most Indian women enter perimenopause between 40 and 45. Here are the specific symptoms to watch for at this age — and why they happen.