Perimenopause Is Ruining My Sleep - What Can I Do?

Perimenopause is ruining my sleep - what can I do?

Q: I’m a woman in my 40s and never seem to get a good night’s sleep. How can I get some rest? A: Maybe you toss and turn before dozing off, or you wake at...

Perimenopause Cramps & Phantom Periods: How Long Do They Last?

Perimenopause can be a wild time for your hormones. Along with hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness, fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can cause cramps without your period. Frustratingly, they can be more painful than your pre-perimenopause menstrual cramps. According to Alyssa Dweck, M.D., an OB-GYN focusing on menopause and sexual health, cramps that occur during the menopause transition—aka perimenopause cramps—can occur for …