medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS ARTICLE Why do our legs feel heavy in perimenopause?How do I manage heavy legs?When should I go to the doctor? One of our sisters on the perry platform shared recently: “Are extremely heavy legs...
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...
Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD What you will learn in this article Hormones and gut functionFactors affecting digestion Is this bloating normal? Most women expect to experience symptoms like hot flashes during peri, but many aren’t expecting indigestion,...
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Vasomotor symptoms – hot flashes and night sweats in perimenopause are extremely common . Both hot flashes and night sweats involve a feeling that the body is overheated, but they’re a little different. Hot flashes occur...
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD. How can HIV-positive women manage their menopausal symptoms? In the past, HIV was almost always fatal. People infected with the virus would inevitably develop AIDS. Fortunately, this is no longer true. With the right...
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton MD The average age of menopause in the United States is around 51. Perimenopause can last for a few years before this, which means that most women start going through peri when they’re in their 40s. This is when you’ll likely...
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD How do I know if I am in late or early perimenopause? Although the process is a little different for every woman, there are defined perimenopause stages. How do you know which stage you’re in? What can you expect as you pass...
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD What causes it and what can you do? Anxiety during the menopausal transition is a fairly common experience. In fact, studies have found that more than half of women experience symptoms of anxiety during the menopausal...
medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Why Don't I Smell Like Myself Anymore? Listen to audio version: Peri can cause lots of different symptoms, from hot flashes to vaginal dryness. One symptom that doesn’t get talked about as much is changes in the body’s smell....
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...
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