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Expert Menopause Advice - Period Changes

Perimenopause happens when you're experiencing the symptoms of menopause with periods. During this stage, periods can be irregular, heavier and longer than usual. You will reach menopause when you're experiencing the symptoms of menopause, but haven't had a period for 12 months. Read on to learn more about period changes during perimenopause, why they happen and what you can do.

Does HRT make menopause worse
Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson
Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson
GP

Can HRT make your symptoms worse?

by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson,  ⊕ medically reviewed by Dr Rebecca Tomlinson on 27th April, 2023 For many women HRT is the answer ...

What is early menopause
Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson
Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson
GP

What is early menopause

Early menopause is defined as when you go through menopause earlier than is typical. It is something that can happen ...

What is menopause
Jane Collins
Jane Collins

What is menopause?

The term menopause – derived from the Greek ‘men’ which means month or monthly and ‘pausis’ which means end or stop – ...

Jane Collins
Jane Collins

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause translates literally as ‘around the time of the menopause’. Put simply, it is the stage of life when you’...

empty blood test vials
Dr Kate Burns
Dr Kate Burns
GP

Blood tests for hormone levels in menopause

For many women, working out whether or not you’re in perimenopause or menopause can feel like a bit of a guessing game, especially if you are taking hormonal contraception, which can mask or cause one of the key signs ...

Phytoestrogen rich foods for menopause
Helen Roach
Helen Roach
Nutritionist

Phytoestrogens and menopause

For many women, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause can be frustrating and can affect everyday life. Though there are ...

Anne Henderson
Anne Henderson
Gynaecologist

Why do periods get worse before menopause?

Many women hope their periods will slow down, lighten and then stop at menopause…

Gilly Woo
Gilly Woo
Stylist

Don’t let periods or leaks dampen your style

There’s no skirting around it. Changes to flow around menopause can bring with them sudden, unexpected periods and heavier ...

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Dr Shilpa McQuillan - Expert Contributor
Dr Shilpa McQuillan - Expert Contributor
GP

Menopause, perimenopause and post-menopause – A GP’s overview

From the time you start noticing changes and symptoms to beyond your last period, menopause is a time of multiple changes. Many of us feel mystified by what’s going on.