Perimenopause

Can a Blood Test Tell You You're in Perimenopause?
Usually not, and knowing why is what keeps a normal result from ending the conversation. Read more...
Am I Going Crazy? Perimenopause, Mood, and Being Misdiagnosed
The rage and the flatness are real and they have a mechanism. That does not mean every mood change is hormonal, and getting the distinction right matters. Read more...
Perimenopause vs Menopause
They are not the same stage, they do not feel the same, and the difference changes what helps. One is fluctuation, the other is a floor. Read more...
How Long Does Perimenopause Last?
Longer than most people expect, and it does not get worse in a straight line. What the range is, why it is so variable, and what actually ends. Read more...
The First Signs of Perimenopause
The earliest changes are rarely hot flashes. They are usually your cycle, your sleep and your temper, and they arrive years before anyone uses the word. Read more...
Perimenopause at 35, 36, 38: Is It Too Early?
Perimenopause in your thirties is earlier than average, and more common than most people are told. What is typical, what is worth investigating, and what to ask for. Read more...