Five perimenopause signs presented through photography and short text overlays

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Fact: Perimenopause doesn’t always announce itself with hot flashes.⁠ ⁠ Sometimes, it’s quieter than that (think: energy that never quite rebounds, headaches that change, or joints that suddenly feel stiff). ⁠ ⁠ Because estrogen and progesterone influence more than your menstrual cycle, their fluctuations can affect your whole body – including your mood and cholesterol levels. ⁠ ⁠ These changes can be easy to attribute to stress or getting older. But they’re worth a conversation. ⁠ ⁠ Start by tracking changes in your periods, energy, sleep, headaches, joint comfort, and mood. Bring those notes to your doctor and ask whether it’s time to check your cholesterol. ⁠ ⁠ You don’t have to wait until perimenopause symptoms disrupt your day to ask for support. ⁠ ⁠ Save this post for your next doctor’s appointment.

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