The "wait, is this just stress?" shelf. If you have started wondering whether your changing periods, your sleep, or your moods are a thing, this topic is the thing.
Perimenopause is the years-long transition before menopause: not a disease, not a countdown, and not something you need to white-knuckle in silence. The explainers here cover what is happening, what is normal, and which changes are worth raising with a clinician.
Good first reads:
- What is perimenopause? The early signs, in plain English
- Waking up soaked at 3 a.m.: what night sweats mean
Related topics: Sleep & night sweats, Hormone therapy.
