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Evidence-based reading on perimenopause

Written and medically reviewed by Perry's clinicians and experts — symptoms, treatments, mental health, sex and real stories.

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…

Mental Health · 11 min

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, and then…

Perry · 11 min

Perry Short: The 3AM Wake-Up in Perimenopause

The 3 A.M. Wake-Up in Perimenopause: Why It Happens and What Can Help It’s 3 a.m. You’re awake. One of the most talked about topics in the Perry Community Maybe you’re hot. Maybe you needed to use the bathroom. Or maybe there seems to be no reason at all. But now your brain has…

Brain Fog · 7 min

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. Brain fog,…

Essentials · 6 min

Perry Short: Perimenopause Rapid Fire Solutions

Perimenopause Solutions, Rated: Dr. Alyssa Dweck on What Actually Makes an Impact When it comes to perimenopause, there is no shortage of advice. Hormone therapy. Strength training. Magnesium. Creatine. Intermittent fasting. Cold plunges. Hormone testing. If you spend even a few…

Food & Fitness · 8 min

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 normal in…

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…

Medical · 8 min

Digestive issues during perimenopause

Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD What you will learn in this article Hormones and gut function Factors affecting digestion Is this bloating normal? Most women expect to experience symptoms like hot flashes during peri, but many aren’t expecting indigestion, gassiness,…

Perry · 7 min

What can help night sweats during perimenopause?

This article is medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Ever found yourself wide awake night after night, bathed in sweat and unable to find relief? If so, chances are you could be experiencing a common symptom, known as night sweats in perimenopause. During the perimenopause…

Medical · 13 min

What is Medical Gaslighting?

medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Have you ever had the unsettling experience of being dismissed by a doctor or have had concerns about your health that were brushed off, only for these troubles to linger on or get worse? If you responded affirmatively, you may have…

Mental Health · 9 min

Perimenopause & Emotional Health in 2024: A Crash Course

medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Welcome to 2024. As we enter this new year, we want there to be more open discussions around uncomfortable topics. Mental health, for example. Mental health, for many years, has been a sticky subject in many a dinner conversation simply…

Food & Fitness · 10 min

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 symptoms. One of the…