The 34 Symptoms of Perimenopause: What Every Woman Should Know
Perimenopause isn’t just a few night sweats and forgetting where you left your car keys. It’s a full-body experience — and if you’ve felt like you’re coming unstuck but can’t quite explain it, you’re far from alone.
Perimenopause can start years before your period stops for good, and the range of symptoms can be... let’s just say, a little more “plot twist” than we were warned about.
Here’s a rundown of the 34 (yes, 34!) symptoms women commonly report — plus a look at some simple ways to help manage them naturally.
34 Common Symptoms of Perimenopause:
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Depression
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Difficulty concentrating
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Weight gain (especially around the middle)
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Breast tenderness
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Headaches and migraines
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Muscle tension
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Itchy skin
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Dizziness
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Heart palpitations
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Tingling extremities (hands, feet, face)
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Gum problems (bleeding, sensitivity)
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Changes in body odour
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Electric shock sensations
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Increased PMS symptoms
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Digestive changes (constipation, diarrhoea)
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Urinary urgency or incontinence
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Worsening allergies
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Feelings of doom or dread
Why Does This Happen?
In a word? Hormones.
As oestrogen and progesterone levels start fluctuating wildly, almost every system in the body can feel the effects — from your brain to your gut to your joints and skin.
Because hormones regulate so much more than just your period, the symptoms can seem random or unrelated — until you step back and connect the dots.
Can Anything Help?
While no magic bullet can “fix” perimenopause, many women find relief by managing their symptoms with simple, consistent strategies.
Some helpful areas to focus on include:
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Nutrition:
A diet rich in magnesium, high-quality protein, healthy fats, and phytoestrogens (like flaxseeds and legumes*) may help manage sleep disturbances, muscle tension, gut health, and even mood swings.(*If you have a hormone-sensitive condition, such as oestrogen-positive breast cancer, consult your doctor before increasing phytoestrogen intake.)
Check out this article about the best diet for perimenopause
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Movement:
Resistance training, walking, and gentle mobility work can help manage strength, bone health, and energy levels.
More here about exercise in perimenopause -
Stress management:
Meditation, breathwork, and prioritising sleep can help manage mood swings, irritability, and brain fog.
More here about managing mood in perimenopause. -
Consistency:
Whatever you choose to implement — food, movement, lifestyle tweaks — sticking with it daily often delivers the best results over time.
If you’re struggling despite trying lifestyle changes, it’s important to explore other options with a healthcare professional who understands hormonal health.
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Plays a role in helping manage broken sleep, mood swings, muscle cramps, and hormonal headaches. -
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Help manage skin dryness, support joint health, and can play a role in maintaining healthy hair and nails. -
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Final Thoughts
Perimenopause is real.
It’s powerful.
And most importantly, you’re not imagining it.
You know your body better than anyone else ever could.
While the rest of the world catches up with women’s hormones, we’re already here for you.
You deserve to feel the whole SheBANG! again — every single day. 💛
