Question 1

how to tell the symptoms of perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Same as menopause: Perimenopause is the period of time when most women start to experience irregular periods and other symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and night sweats. Menopause is not diagnosed until it has been one year without any periods. Everyone is different and some, all or even none of these symptoms may be present.

Question 2

what are the symptoms associated with perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Many: Hot flashes, sleep disturbance, emotional lability, vaginal dryness, irregular menstrual cycles.

Question 3

does having hashomoto's aggravate the symptoms of perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: If your thyroid problem is stable and has been treated appropriately with brand name T4 replacement if hypothyroidism has developed, then it is not effecting your onset of menopause.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of perimenopause and at what age it starts?

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Late 40's: This occurs in the years before menopause. Late 40's is the most common. Missed periods and hot flashes are the most common symptoms.

Question 5

what are the sign and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause?

Accepted Answer

Many: Hot flashes, sleep disturbance, emotional lability, vaginal dryness, irregular menstrual cycles.

Question 6

what's the difference between perimenopause and menopause symptoms?

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Perimenpause phase: Perimenopause denotes a phase in which menopausal symptoms occur prior to menstrual period cessation.(menopause).

Question 7

what are the most common symptoms of menopause or perimenopause and at what most common age does it start?

Accepted Answer

Perimenopause: Perimenopause can begin in a few women in their 30s, but much more commonly in their 40s.  This is a time of unstable changes in the balance of hormones that can cause many symptoms and distress in a womans life.  Pms, fatigue, "foggy thinking" , mood changes, depression, flu like feelings, insomnia, irregular periods, sexual dysfunction and other.  Menopause is when there are no periods for 1year.

Question 8

i am 44 yrs, is it possible to have symptoms now for menopause or perimenopause? is there a test that needs to be done

Accepted Answer

Testing can be: done. Perimenopause, menopause, or irregular ovulation can be the cause. See you doctor to be sure.

Question 9

what are perimenopause symptoms and treatments?

Accepted Answer

Varied: Some women are lucky enough to go thru peri-menopause w/o a hitch. Others complain of hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menses, moodiness, cognitive changes, decrease in libido, vaginal dryness and/or loss of lubrication, change in weight, change in skin, & more. Loss of bone density is well documented.

Question 10

are perimenopause symptoms similar to pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Perimenopause symptoms include periods get closer together by 1-2 days and then space apart, vaginal dryness, hot flashes and night sweats.  
Pregnancy symptoms include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and of course a missed period.  
Some women do not have periods for 2-3 months when they are close to menopause. If you miss a period and you are usually regular, take a pregnancy test.

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