# Articles on perimenopause symptoms · Peri Signals

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## Articles

Every guide on perimenopause symptoms, period changes and tracking, newest first.

* [Symptoms](/topics/symptoms)
* [Periods and bleeding](/topics/periods-and-bleeding)
* [Is it perimenopause?](/topics/is-it-perimenopause)
* [Tracking](/topics/tracking)
* [Stages and timing](/topics/stages-and-timing)

### All articles

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#### [Two periods in one month in perimenopause ](/articles/two-periods-in-one-month) 

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.

3 Nov 2026 

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#### [Perimenopause or thyroid? Telling symptoms apart ](/articles/perimenopause-or-thyroid) 

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.

2 Nov 2026 

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#### [PMDD or perimenopause? How to tell mood symptoms apart ](/articles/pmdd) 

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.

2 Nov 2026 

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#### [Spotting between periods in perimenopause ](/articles/spotting-between-periods-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.

2 Nov 2026 

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#### [Heavy periods and blood clots in perimenopause ](/articles/heavy-periods-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.

1 Nov 2026 

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#### [Irregular periods in perimenopause ](/articles/irregular-periods-perimenopause) 

How cycles change in perimenopause: periods closer together, longer periods, skipped months and long gaps, what is expected, and which changes to report.

1 Nov 2026 

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#### [Perimenopause age: when it starts and how long ](/articles/when-does-perimenopause-start) 

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.

1 Nov 2026 

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#### [Perimenopause symptom diary and checklist to print ](/articles/printable-perimenopause-symptom-diary-and-appointment-checklist) 

Pick your symptoms and print a one-page perimenopause diary (periods, flow, symptoms rated mild, moderate or severe, sleep) with questions for your appointment.

1 Nov 2026 

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#### [Perimenopause symptoms and how to track them ](/articles/perimenopause-symptoms) 

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.

1 Nov 2026 

Prefer to browse by subject? The [topics page](/topics) groups these articles by the question behind them, from irregular bleeding to what to bring to an appointment.

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