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Perimenopause Rage Is Real — Here Is the Neurological Explanation

Perimenopause rage anger is real, it is hormonally driven, and it is not a sign that something is fundamentally wrong with your personality. Between 40…

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How Perimenopause Changes Your Skin — And What to Do

Perimenopause skin changes are real, they're driven by biology, and they start earlier than most women expect. As estrogen begins its long decline through…

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Heart Palpitations in Perimenopause: What Is Happening and When to Worry

Perimenopause heart palpitations are real, common, and — for most women — not a sign that anything is seriously wrong with your heart. Around 40 to 50…

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How Your Menstrual Cycle Changes in Perimenopause

Perimenopause cycle changes and irregular periods are usually the first sign that your hormones are shifting — and for most women, they begin years before…

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Why You Wake Up at 3am in Perimenopause

Perimenopause waking at 3am is one of the most disorienting sleep experiences you can have — you're exhausted, but your eyes snap open and your brain is…

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Why Libido Decreases in Perimenopause — And What Actually Helps

A perimenopause libido decrease is real, it is biological, and it affects somewhere between 40 and 55 percent of women during this stage of life. It is…

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How Menopause Changes Your Gut — And What to Do About It

Menopause changes your gut — and for many women, that comes as a complete surprise. Bloating, constipation, unpredictable bowel movements, and new food…

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Hair Thinning in Perimenopause: Causes and What Helps

Perimenopause hair loss and thinning is real, it's common, and it's one of those symptoms nobody warns you about until you're staring at the drain. Close…