What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause is also known as the menopause transition, or the years leading up to menopause. Menopause is a finite point in time one year after the final menstrual period. After it’s been 12 months since the last period, we are post-menopausal. The average age for reaching menopause in the US is 51.

Perimenopause often begins in one’s 40s, but can start earlier, and can last for a decade or longer. Common symptoms include anxiety, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog, and changes to sex drive, though there are dozens of additional symptoms. 

Roughly 75-80% of people in this life phase experience vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats).

Let’s Shatter the Doom and Gloom Narrative.

Life doesn’t end when [peri]menopause begins, though that’s certainly what it feels like based on headlines and the long list of symptoms we do and might experience. Menopausey creator and technologist, Becca Williams (she/her), is exploring how to inject some more joy into this life phase, minimize fears and anxiety, and maximize connection and understanding, and she wants to hear from YOU. Perimenopausal humans and their partners are encouraged to head on over to SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES in the menu. Help build the future of Menopausey!

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Unapologetic Writings on Navigating the Menopause Transition
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Changing Bodies

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Menopausey’s AI Co-Founders

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