what are the main symptoms of perimenopause?
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['Hot flashes.', 'Breast tenderness.', 'Worse premenstrual syndrome.', 'Lower sex drive.', 'Fatigue.', 'Irregular periods.', 'Vaginal dryness; discomfort during sex.', 'Urine leakage when coughing or sneezing.']
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['dry, thinning skin.', 'hair loss or thinning.', 'hot flashes, or a sudden, overwhelming sense of heat.', 'insomnia.', 'night sweats.', 'sudden unexplained mood swings.', 'trouble concentrating.', 'urinary urgency, or feeling the need to urinate more often but passing only a small amount of urine.']
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['tiredness.', 'weight gain.', 'trouble tolerating cold.', 'joint and muscle pain.', 'constipation.', 'dry, thinning hair.', 'heavy or irregular menstrual periods and problems becoming pregnant.', 'depression link.']
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Perimenopause is a long transition to menopause, or the time when your periods stop permanently and you can no longer get pregnant. As your body transitions to menopause, your hormone levels may change randomly, causing menopause symptoms unexpectedly.
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['breast tenderness.', 'food cravings.', 'feeling sick when thinking about certain foods.', 'missing a period.', 'nausea, especially in the morning.', 'unexplained fatigue.', 'urinating more frequently.']
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Fatigue. Hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness are common symptoms of menopause. Fatigue can also be an issue during the transitional time when your menstrual periods stop and fertility ends. When that fatigue is constant and severe, it can affect your quality of life.
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['Low libido.', 'Hot flashes.', 'Migraines or headaches.', 'Depression, anxiety or other mood changes.', 'Menstrual cycle irregularity or absence.']
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['dizziness.', 'fatigue.', 'a headache.', 'irregular bleeding between periods.', 'nausea.', 'stomach cramps.', 'tender breasts.', 'vomiting.']
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['Drowsiness.', 'Fluid retention or bloating.', 'Hot flashes.', 'Depression.', 'Vaginal discharge.', 'Urinary problems.', 'Dizziness.', 'Abdominal pain or cramping.']
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['Viral infection or fever.', 'Hormonal changes, such as those related to menstruation.', 'Stress.', 'Fatigue.', 'Exposure to sunlight and wind.', 'Changes in the immune system.', 'Injury to the skin.']
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['Headaches.', 'Irritability.', 'Fatigue.', 'Dizziness.', 'Constipation.', 'Menstrual irregularities.', 'Hair loss.', 'Muscle loss.']
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['Why does hormone therapy cause side effects?', 'Hot flushes.', 'Extreme tiredness (fatigue)', 'Changes to your sex life.', 'Weight gain.', 'Strength and muscle loss.', 'Changes to your memory and concentration.', 'Breast swelling and tenderness.']
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Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States. Menopause is a natural biological process. But the physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, and emotional symptoms of menopause may disrupt your sleep, lower your energy or affect emotional health.
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Once in menopause (you haven't had a period for 12 months) and on into postmenopause, the symptoms may continue for an average of four to five years, but they decrease in frequency and intensity. Some women report their symptoms last longer. The most common symptoms include: Hot flashes.
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When Does Perimenopause Start? The average age of menopause is 51, and perimenopause symptoms typically begin about four years before your final period. Most women start to notice perimenopause symptoms in their 40s.
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["Am I experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, and what's the difference?", 'How long should I expect these symptoms to last?', 'Am I too young for menopause?', 'Could my symptoms be caused by a condition other than menopause?']
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['increased tumor or bone pain.', 'hot flashes.', 'nausea.', 'fatigue.', 'mood swings.', 'depression.', 'headache.', 'hair thinning.']