What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause marks the interval when a woman's body begins its transition into menopause. During this time a woman may experience various symptoms including irregular periods, vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, and vaginal dryness.
How do members experience perimenopause?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with perimenopause*
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Fatigue
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Unrefreshing or poor sleep
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Stress
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Decreased sex drive (libido)
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Vaginal dryness
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for perimenopause*
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Who has perimenopause on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 110 | |
| 50s | 265 | |
| 60s | 61 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 424 |
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