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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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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Fatigue
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Unrefreshing or poor sleep
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Stress
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Digestive problems
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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.
Top treatments taken by people for perimenopause*
Who has perimenopause on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 8 | |
40s | 107 | |
50s | 246 | |
60s | 51 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 6 | |
Female | 392 |