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Perimenopause Support UK

Information for women on what to expect before, during and after perimenopause

Welcome and if you have found our site, the chances are you think you might be experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or you know someone who is going through it; this is the stage before you reach menopause. It can last from a few months to 8+ years. It can start at any age but typically it starts in your mid 40’s. When you haven’t had a period for a full year you have hit menopause.

Symptoms of Perimenopause

Keeping track of your symptoms

There are a number of ways you can keep track of your symptoms. The Balance App, is good to use and you can tailor it to your specific symptoms. Alternatively, you can use good old fashioned paper and pen or your phone calendar. This form will give you an idea of what your worst symptoms are and may help you decide if you would benefit from supplements.

	None	Mild	Moderate	Severe
Allergies
Anxiety
Bloating
Body odour
Breast soreness
Brittle nails
Burning mouth
Changes in taste
Decreased libido
Depression
Difficulty concentrating
Dizzy spells
Electric shock sensations
Fatigue
Headaches
Hot flushes
Irregular heartbeat
Irregular periods
Irritability
Itchiness
Joint pain
Memory lapses
Mood changes
Muscle tension and aches
Night sweats
Osteoporosis
Other digestive changes
Panic attacks
Sleep disturbance
Stress incontinence
Thinning hair
Tingling extremities
Vaginal dryness
Weight gain

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