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Menopause
Sourced guides to perimenopause and menopause: symptoms, timing, irregular periods, hot flashes and treatment, with links to the NHS, ACOG and The Menopause Society.
Perimenopause is the transition before your final period, and for many women it starts in their 40s. Periods can become irregular, sleep and mood can change, and symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog or joint aches can appear years before menopause itself.
These guides explain what is happening, which symptoms are common, which ones need a doctor, and what the treatment options are, from lifestyle changes to hormone therapy. Every article links to the sources behind its key claims, such as the NHS, NICE, ACOG and The Menopause Society.
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- The Complete Perimenopause and Menopause Guide: Symptoms, Stages & Relief
- Perimenopause Symptoms: A Checklist for Your 40s
- Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference?
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Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Guides to hot flashes and night sweats: what the evidence says about hormone therapy, nonhormone medicines, everyday comfort steps and supplements, and when to see a doctor.
HRT & Treatment Options
Guides to hormone therapy and other perimenopause and menopause treatments: the main options, what The Menopause Society’s position statements say about each, and how to prepare for an appointment.
Menopause Weight Gain
Weight gain around menopause, especially around the middle, is driven by falling estrogen, muscle loss, and insulin changes — not just calories.
Perimenopause Symptoms
Perimenopause often begins in your 40s and can bring irregular periods, hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes and brain fog.
