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Understanding Perimenopause

What perimenopause is, when it starts, how to recognise it, and what to expect.

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Starting Therapy in Perimenopause: What to Expect, and How to Find a Counsellor in India

If a friend has suggested therapy, or you have quietly wondered about it yourself, here is what starting counselling actually looks like in perimenopause, and how to find a qualified professional in India without guesswork.

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Homeopathy for Perimenopause Breast Tenderness and Pain: What Women Try, and What the Evidence Shows

Cyclical breast tenderness is one of the more uncomfortable, under-discussed perimenopause symptoms. Here is what women commonly try in homeopathy for it, what the evidence situation actually looks like, and the red flags that always need a doctor first.

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Boron Supplements and Perimenopause: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Boron is marketed online as a mineral that balances hormones and strengthens bone in midlife women. Here is what the research actually supports, what it doesn't, and what to check before you buy a bottle.

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Ghee in Perimenopause: Healthy Fat, Hormone Support, or Hype?

Your mother says more ghee will fix your hormones, your Instagram feed says the same thing with a price tag attached. Here is what ghee actually does in perimenopause, and what it doesn't.

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Kapikachhu (Mucuna Pruriens) for Perimenopause: Traditional Use and What the Evidence Shows

Kapikachhu, the velvet bean used in Ayurveda as a nervine tonic and mood support, is increasingly marketed for perimenopause. Here is what it is traditionally used for, what research actually shows, and the safety checks to make first.

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When Your Husband Retires While You're Still in Perimenopause: Adjusting to Two Changes at Once

Your husband winding down his career can collide, almost comically badly, with your own hormonal transition. Here is how to navigate both changes happening in the same house at the same time.

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Homeopathy for Perimenopause Anger and Irritability: What Women Try, and What the Evidence Shows

Sudden, intense anger is one of the more distressing perimenopausal symptoms, and some women look to homeopathy for help. Here is what is tried, and an honest look at what the evidence actually supports.

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Biotin Supplements in Perimenopause: What the Evidence Actually Shows for Hair, Skin, and Nails

Biotin is marketed heavily for hair, skin, and nail changes, exactly the symptoms many women notice in perimenopause. Here is what the evidence actually supports, and when it genuinely helps.

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Coconut for Perimenopause: Water, Oil, and Flesh, What the Evidence Actually Shows

Coconut shows up in Indian kitchens and beauty routines in a dozen forms, each with its own claims. Here is an honest, form-by-form look at what the evidence supports for perimenopause.

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Haritaki for Perimenopause: Traditional Use for Digestion and Detox, and What the Evidence Shows

Haritaki is best known as one-third of triphala, but it has its own long history in Ayurveda. Here is what it is traditionally used for on its own, and what current research actually supports for perimenopause.