Well, let's start talking! I've posted on this topic a few times in the past. What types of symptoms are you having? Here's a list of perimenopause symptoms:
Hot flashes, night sweats
Sleep disorders such as insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently, or restless sleep, leading to fatigue
Mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety, or nervousness
Decreased libido, lack of sexual desire, vaginal dryness and atrophy, vulvar thinning
Menstrual cycle changes, including heavier periods, uterine fibroids, spotting between periods, or skipped cycles, as well as worsening PMS (premenstrual syndrome) or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)
Fuzzy thinking, decreased or impaired memory and attention
Increased food cravings, stubborn weight gain, insulin resistance, and difficulty controlling blood sugar
Digestive problems, such as irritable bowel, bloating, or acid reflux
Cardiac complaints, such as heart arrhythmia, chest pain, palpitations, or heart disease and stroke
Joint and muscle symptoms, including inflammation, stiffness or pain
Dizziness, decreased balance, headaches or menstrual migraines
Breast tenderness, breast cysts, or nipple discharge
Hair loss; unwanted facial hair growth; dry eyes, skin, or hair; midlife acne
Pelvic or urinary complaints, including urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections (UTI’s), pelvic prolapse, cystocele, rectocele
Increased allergies and sensitivities, hives
Find explanations and further symptoms on our page of women’s health symptoms and concerns.
Also, Women to Women, the holistic health site where I got this, also says,
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, can begin as early as 10–15 years before menses completely stop. Women in their late 30’s, 40’s and early 50’s may transition in and out of a perimenopausal state many times before they finally enter menopause. YIKES!
Here's another Women to Women article...
Perimenopause — the beginning of hormonal change
to August (12/ 14/03) and Ronan (9/13/06)
