Am I in perimenopause? The signs, the timing, and the tests
The early signs of perimenopause, from cycle changes to hot flashes, why a blood test often cannot confirm it, and when to see a doctor.
7 min read Symptoms
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Plain, sourced writing on perimenopause and menopause. New posts most weeks.
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Myth-check: does black cohosh help with hot flashes?
Black cohosh is the best-selling menopause supplement. The trials are mixed, the best ones are mostly negative, and there are safety notes worth knowing.
4 min read Treatment options
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The Menopause Society's 2022 hormone therapy statement, in plain language
What the position statement says about who hormone therapy is for, when the balance of benefit and risk is most favorable, and what changed from earlier advice.
5 min read Research
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What to ask your doctor about perimenopause
Ten questions that get useful answers in a short appointment, with the one thing to bring that makes every answer better.
5 min read Talking to your doctor
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How to cool down and get back to sleep after a night sweat
A short, practical routine for the minutes after you wake sweating, and what to change about the room and the evening so it happens less.
5 min read Sleep
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Why you wake at 3 a.m. sweating: night sweats in perimenopause
Night sweats are hot flashes that happen while you sleep. Here is what is known about why they cluster in the early hours, how long they tend to last, and when to get them checked.
6 min read Symptoms
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Brain fog in perimenopause: what it is and what we know
Losing words, losing the thread, and forgetting why you walked into the room are common in perimenopause. Here is what the research shows, and what it does not.
4 min read Symptoms