Perimenopause can absolutely disrupt sleep. You may find it harder to get to sleep, waking up in the middle of the night and hard to get back to sleep.

Find all our helpful sleep articles to help you get a good night sleep right here

New or increased premenstrual mood swings

Learn more about Mood changes - anxiety, depression, rage in perimenopause.

Hot flushes and night sweats are common symptoms of perimenopause, characterised by sudden, intense waves of heat and profuse sweating, often accompanied by a rapid heart rate and can disrupt sleep and daily activities.

Perimenopause can cause us to feel super foggy in the brain region - not fun when we have to carry on business as usual!

Have a read of our helpful article with tips to overcome brain fog in perimenopause.

New-onset heavy and/or longer flow, shorter menstrual cycle (25 days or less)

Weight gain, despite no changes to diet or exercise, due to the metabolism slowing down or insulin resistance.

New or markedly increased migraine headaches

Breast tenderness is a frequently experienced symptom during perimenopause, marked by increased sensitivity and discomfort in the breasts due to hormonal fluctuations.

In the phase of perimenopause, there are fluctuations in estrogen levels, leading to the possibility of experiencing heavy, irregular periods and cramping.

Breast tenderness during perimenopause is a frequently experienced symptom, marked by increased sensitivity and discomfort in the breasts due to hormonal fluctuations.

Itchy, crawly, and dry skin can be a bothersome issue in perimenopause, often attributed to declining estrogen levels, leading to reduced skin hydration and elasticity.

Difficulty concentrating is a common cognitive symptom in perimenopause, often associated with hormonal fluctuations that can impact cognitive function and focus. Read articles

Learn more about Vaginal dryness

Loss of libido is a frequent concern during perimenopause, characterised by a decreased sexual desire, often due to hormonal changes and associated symptoms such as vaginal dryness and mood fluctuations.

Perimenopause can lead to more intense premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, as hormonal fluctuations and imbalances can exacerbate mood swings, bloating, and irritability in the lead-up to menstruation.