Perimenopause, health and science in plain language
Losing words mid-sentence, rereading the same email three times, walking into a room and forgetting why: brain fog is one of the most common and most unsettling symptoms around menopause. Here is what research says about it, what can make it worse, and what helps.
A sudden wave of heat, a pounding heart, damp sheets at 3 a.m.: hot flashes and night sweats are the most common menopause symptom. Here is what they feel like, how long they tend to last and what can make them easier to live with.
You are tired, you go to bed on time, and sleep just will not come. Difficulty falling asleep is a common part of the menopause years. Here is what may be behind it, what you can try in the evening, and when to talk to your doctor.
Aching hands, stiff knees, a sore lower back: joint and muscle pain is one of the most common and least talked-about menopause symptoms. Here is what is behind it and when to see a doctor.
What testosterone does and does not do around menopause: what guidelines say about low sexual desire, why it is not a muscle or weight-loss treatment, and what to discuss with your doctor.
Learn how insulin resistance during perimenopause and menopause may affect weight gain, belly fat, cravings, fatigue, energy crashes, and metabolic health after 40.
Learn what cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, does, how stress can interact with perimenopause and menopause symptoms such as broken sleep, anxiety and low energy, and when to talk to a doctor.
Thyroid problems can look like perimenopause: tiredness, weight changes, anxiety, brain fog, period changes, poor sleep and hair loss. What women after 40 should know, and when to ask a doctor.
What estrogen replacement therapy means during menopause, how it relates to HRT, why progestogen matters if you have a uterus, and what guidelines say about benefits and risks.
What "balance" between estrogen and progesterone really means in perimenopause, what "estrogen dominance" actually refers to, and how their shifting relationship can affect your periods, sleep and mood.
Daytime tiredness in perimenopause rarely has a single cause. Hormone shifts, broken sleep, night sweats, heavy periods, thyroid changes and stress can overlap. Here is what may be behind it and when to get it checked.
Anxiety can become more noticeable during perimenopause, when hormone changes, poor sleep, hot flashes and everyday stress overlap. Learn what is common, what you can try and when to seek medical advice.
Not sure if your symptoms are caused by perimenopause? What doctors look at, which other conditions can cause similar symptoms, and when to seek medical advice.
Waking up at 3 a.m. during perimenopause or menopause is common. Learn why night-time awakenings happen, what hormones have to do with them, and what you can try when you wake in the night.
Discover why strength training matters so much during perimenopause and menopause. Learn how it supports muscle, bone health, metabolism, balance, and healthy aging.
Learn why protein becomes more important after 40, how much women need during perimenopause and menopause, and the best science-backed ways to support muscle, metabolism, bone health, and healthy aging.
Hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, mood swings — and the perimenopause symptoms that rarely get talked about.
Menopause isn't just "perimenopause but worse." Some symptoms often ease, others can stay. Here's what changes after your last period, and what current guidance says about it.
Forget calorie obsession. After 40, protein and fiber matter more for muscle, metabolism, and how you actually feel. Here are the numbers — and how to build meals around them.
Discover what to eat during menopause to support your hormones, energy, bone health, and weight. Evidence-based nutrition advice for women over 40.
Discover the best exercise for menopause and perimenopause. Learn how strength training, cardio, mobility, and recovery can support muscle, bone health, metabolism, sleep, and overall well-being.
Do you sleep for seven or eight hours but still wake up exhausted? Learn why sleep can feel unrefreshing during perimenopause and menopause, what may be disrupting it, and when to talk to a doctor.
A big-picture guide to the hormones that change from perimenopause through the years after menopause: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, FSH, cortisol, thyroid hormones and insulin, and what current guidance says about each.
What do health organisations and research actually agree on about menopause, where is the evidence still uncertain, and how can you tell trustworthy information from myths and marketing?
Many women spend years explaining away tiredness, poor sleep, mood changes and brain fog. Mona asks one simple question: what if it's time to listen to what your body has been telling you?
Wondering if you're entering perimenopause? Here are 15 early signs many women notice, why they can happen, and when it's worth talking to your doctor.
Wondering how long menopause lasts? Learn the difference between perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, how long symptoms usually continue, and why every woman's timeline is different.
Why do hormones rise and fall so unpredictably in perimenopause? A simple guide to estrogen, progesterone and FSH, why symptoms change from month to month, and why one blood test rarely tells the whole story.
Some women have intense hot flashes, broken sleep and mood changes, while others notice very little. Here is what research says about why every menopause is different.
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