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Hot flashes, aches and body changes in perimenopause The physical changes of the transition, explained clearly, with what helps.
From hot flashes and night sweats to stiff joints, the physical changes of perimenopause can be hard to predict and easy to dismiss.
Our Body guides explain the likely mechanisms in plain language, what helps day to day, and which symptoms should always be checked by a doctor rather than put down to hormones.
Articles in this guide What are perimenopause internal vibrations? (And how to calm them) Perimenopause internal vibrations feel like a buzz or tremor inside your body. Learn what may cause them, what may help, and when to get checked. Perimenopause weight gain: why your body is changing shape Perimenopause weight gain is common. What research says about hormones, aging, muscle and sleep, and gentle, evidence-based ways to support your body. Perimenopause headaches: why they get worse and what may help Perimenopause headaches and migraine can get worse as estrogen swings. Why it happens, how tracking helps, and which headache symptoms mean call 911. Perimenopause skin and hair changes: what helps, what to check How perimenopause changes your skin and hair: dryness, breakouts, itching, thinning hair and new facial hair, plus what may help and signs to get checked. Perimenopause bloating: why it happens and when to get checked Perimenopause bloating can come from hormone shifts, gas, constipation and food triggers. What may help, and which symptoms need a prompt doctor visit. Perimenopause hot flashes: what's happening, and what actually helps That sudden wave of heat has a real cause. Why perimenopause hot flashes happen, how long they last, seven things that help, and the treatments available. Perimenopause joint pain: the aches nobody warned you about Stiff mornings, sore hands, aching shoulders and knees. Why perimenopause affects your joints, what needs checking, and seven things that help. Other guides Perimenopause basics: what it is, stages and how long it lasts · Brain fog, mood and anxiety in perimenopause · Perimenopause sleep problems and night sweats · Hot flashes, aches and body changes in perimenopause · Irregular periods and cycle changes in perimenopause · Perimenopause treatment: HRT and other options · Perimenopause lifestyle and self-advocacy · Symptom dictionary · Toolkit
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