What perimenopause is, when it starts, how to recognise it, and what to expect.
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Sudden, intense anger that feels out of proportion and frightening, even to you, is a real and common part of perimenopause. Here is why 'menopause rage' happens, why it is not a character flaw, and what genuinely helps.
Sudden, intense cravings for sweets, chocolate, or carbs in perimenopause are not a lack of willpower. Here is the hormonal reason behind them and practical ways to steady them without a battle of self-control.
When the ovaries are removed, menopause does not arrive gradually — it happens overnight. Here is what surgical menopause is, why the symptoms can be more intense, and how it is managed.
A new or stronger body odour, even with the same hygiene routine, is a real and rarely discussed perimenopause change. Here is the hormonal reason your scent shifts, and what genuinely helps.
Eyes that feel dry, gritty, tired, or irritated — as though there is sand in them — are a surprisingly common perimenopause symptom that almost no one connects to hormones. Here is why it happens and what helps.
Finding coarse new hairs on your chin, upper lip, or jaw in your 40s is common, normal, and hormonal — even as the hair on your head thins. Here is the reason behind it and what genuinely helps.
Periods arriving closer together — every two or three weeks instead of monthly — is one of the most common and confusing changes of perimenopause. Here is why cycles shorten, and when frequent periods need checking.
Too many women are told it is just stress, anxiety, or ageing. If you have felt dismissed, here is a practical guide to preparing for your appointment, what to say, and how to be taken seriously.
Hormone replacement therapy is one of the most effective treatments for perimenopause symptoms — and one of the most misunderstood. Here is an honest, balanced look at the benefits, the risks, and how to make the decision that is right for you.
Waves of queasiness or feeling vaguely sick, often around your period or a hot flash, can be a genuine part of perimenopause. Here is why hormones make you feel nauseous and what actually helps.