When people think of perimenopause, they often picture hot flashes, mood swings or irregular periods. But for many women, one of the most disruptive and least talked about symptoms is extreme anxiety.

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Former news anchor, Tamsen Fadal, 54, told Newsweek that "for too long, menopause has been treated as something women just have to suffer through in silence." ...

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The hormonal upheaval in the run-up to menopause can cause cognitive difficulties. But researchers are also finding that this can be a critical window for protecting long-term brain health ...

Vaginal dryness, loss of libido and urinary symptoms like urgency or frequency may also occur and be early signs that you are entering the perimenopausal period. The brain can also be affected ...

Share on Pinterest A new study reports many females ages 30 to 35 may have untreated perimenopausal symptoms. JulPo/Getty Images Perimenopause occurs in the years before menopause begins.

“Knowing this type of progression of perimenopause-associated symptoms can help both women and their doctors know what to expect as women enter the perimenopausal portion of their lives,” she said.

And even if you’re not perimenopausal, you might still be susceptible to the hormone-gut relationship. “We know that almost twice as many women experience irritable bowel symptoms as men ...

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Jones breaks down everything you need to  know about the perimenopausal period, and how you can be sure you're even in it at ...