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Perry Short: Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause
Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause — Even If You’ve Never Been Anxious Before “I just don’t recognize myself anymore.” For many women, anxiety is one of the most surprising symptoms of perimenopause. You may never have considered yourself an anxious person before,...
Perry Short: Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause
Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause: What’s Really Going On? You wake up and your knees suddenly feel creaky. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. The workouts that used to work for your body don’t seem to have the same effect anymore....
Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy During Perimenopause?
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...
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...
Digestive issues during perimenopause
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,...
Can Menopausal Hormone Therapy Prevent Osteoporosis During Perimenopause?
medically reviewed by Kimberly Langdon M.D. Perimenopause is a natural, transitional stage in a woman's life that precedes menopause. It can begin as early as your mid-30s or as late as your 50s, with fluctuations in hormone levels leading to various...
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Perry Short: Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause
Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause — Even If You’ve Never Been Anxious Before “I just don’t recognize myself anymore.” For many women, anxiety is one of the most surprising symptoms of perimenopause. You may never have considered yourself an anxious person before,...
Perry Short: Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause
Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause: What’s Really Going On? You wake up and your knees suddenly feel creaky. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. The workouts that used to work for your body don’t seem to have the same effect anymore....
Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy During Perimenopause?
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...
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...
Digestive issues during perimenopause
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,...
Can Menopausal Hormone Therapy Prevent Osteoporosis During Perimenopause?
medically reviewed by Kimberly Langdon M.D. Perimenopause is a natural, transitional stage in a woman's life that precedes menopause. It can begin as early as your mid-30s or as late as your 50s, with fluctuations in hormone levels leading to various...
Perimenopause & Heart Health – Podcast Transcript
‘Perimenopause and Heart Health’ is the focus of today's episode on the Perimenopause WTF! podcast. Listen to Dr. Jayne Morgan & Dr. Nicole Harkin talk about everything heart disease related, from increased blood pressure, to sleep disturbances, to hot flashes....
Night sweats in perimenopause – why and what to do about it?
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...
The Inconsistency of Perimenopause Symptoms
The Perimenopause Rollercoaster: Navigating the Inconsistency of Symptoms As you navigate the journey of life, the unforeseen twists and turns of perimenopause can be akin to riding a rollercoaster. For some, the ride might be an easy, smooth transition, while...
Best Menopause Specialist – Top 5 List September 2023
Finding the right menopause specialist, who can help navigate the sometimes rocky perimenopause transition is hard. Many feel alone in the journey to find the perfect match and someone who understands even the weirdest seeming symptom. In our perry community app we...
