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Perry · 8 min
Perry Short: How To Get Perimenopause Ready
Getting Perimenopause Ready: What to Know Before the Changes Begin Perimenopause can arrive before many women expect it. A subtle shift in your period. Waking up in the middle of the night for no obvious reason. Feeling more irritable than usual. Changes in your body that are…
Medical · 17 min
Managing migraines in perimenopause
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Recently posted in our perry community: Hi does anyone get frequent migraines in perimenopause the week after their period. I always get migraines when i have first day of my period but a week later more migraines? I just turned 49. My…
Lifestyle · 6 min
How to Feel More Confident and Comfortable At Work During Peri
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Perimenopause in the Workplace Perimenopause can affect all aspects of your life, including your work life. Many women find that their self-esteem and confidence takes a major hit during this period. In fact, a recent study revealed…
Medical · 6 min
What Causes Heart Palpitations During Perimenopause?
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD During perimenopause (the period leading up to menopause), it’s common for women to experience a variety of symptoms. Among the most concerning to many women is heart palpitations in perimenopause. This is the sensation that the heart…
Symptoms · 5 min
Spotting But No Period: What Does It Mean?
By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Periods. Let’s admit we have a love/hate relationship with them. For some it is a good reassurance that everything is according to plan. For others an unnecessary visitor every month. With perimenopause your period can become more irregular. It is…
Essentials · 5 min
Cramping But No Period During Perimenopause
It’s the age-old question: Why does my body hate me? For perimenopausal women, it can feel like our bodies are betraying us. Cramping but no period for months, occasional spotting, then suddenly we’re plagued with cramps but no release. It’s enough to drive a woman crazy! But…
Essentials · 5 min
Can You Use A Menstrual Cup for Heavy Bleeding?
Menstrual cups have been around for decades. However, they have only recently become more commonplace among feminine hygiene products. Menstrual cups can be a beneficial tool to manage your periods. But, does a menstrual cup for heavy bleeding prevent leakage? Let’s take a look.…
Symptoms · 6 min
Why Do I Have Sore Nipples in Perimenopause?!
It is not a clean, easy split when we say goodbye to our ovarian function. Most of us struggle physically, mentally, and emotionally in the years before we can officially say the final goodbye to our menstrual period. And, this separation is often met with a slew of emotions.…
Well-Being · 5 min
Everything You Want To Know About Reusable Pads
It’s long overdue, but period products are finally going through a much-needed revolution. Between period underwear, 100% cotton, chemical-free tampons, menstrual cups, and reusable pads, we have more options than ever to contain our menstrual flows. Pads were undoubtedly on the…
Symptoms · 6 min
Can Perimenopause Make You Feel Unwell?
YES. Perimenopause can make you feel sick. Perimenopause is a time of transition for your body. This phase of life occurs before you reach menopause, which is when you are no longer having periods. During perimenopause, your ovarian function begins to decline. This is a natural…
Essentials · 8 min
Why Is My Period Not Stopping? Answers To Your Most Common Questions
We hear your frustration, friend. You should be in menopause by now, right? Perhaps you have gone a few months without a period, and now it is back with a vengeance. Or maybe you are having two periods in one month. This is getting ridiculous at this point, right? If any of…
Essentials · 10 min
Perimenopause Periods – WTF is Happening?
Menopause marks the end of your menstrual cycle, and therefore your ability to reproduce. When you begin to transition from being fertile to postmenopausal, your body can experience some new and often unpleasant symptoms. Indeed, it can be a rocky road with perimenopause periods…