Two periods in one month in perimenopause
Why periods can come twice a month in your 40s, how short cycles fit perimenopause, what else causes it, and which signs mean you should see a doctor soon.
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Perimenopause or thyroid? Telling symptoms apart
Tiredness, weight gain, low mood and period changes fit both perimenopause and a thyroid problem. The clues that point one way, and when a thyroid test is used.
PMDD or perimenopause? How to tell mood symptoms apart
PMDD and perimenopause both bring irritability, low mood and anxiety. How timing against your cycle tells them apart, and why PMDD can get worse in your 40s.
Spotting between periods in perimenopause
Is spotting normal in perimenopause? Why light bleeding between periods happens in your 40s, the other causes, and when to report it to a doctor.
Heavy periods and blood clots in perimenopause
When heavy bleeding, flooding and clots in perimenopause are expected, the measurable signs that a period is too heavy, and when to see a doctor.
Irregular periods in perimenopause
How cycles change in perimenopause: periods closer together, longer periods, skipped months and long gaps, what is expected, and which changes to report.
Perimenopause age: when it starts and how long
Perimenopause usually starts in your mid-40s and symptoms last 7 to 9 years on average. The ages, the stages, how it differs from menopause, and what counts as early.
Perimenopause symptom diary and checklist to print
Pick your symptoms and print a one-page perimenopause diary (periods, flow, symptoms rated mild, moderate or severe, sleep) with questions for your appointment.
Perimenopause symptoms and how to track them
The signs of perimenopause, from changing periods to hot flashes and brain fog: which are expected, which bleeding to report, and how to keep a symptom record.
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