Perimenopause and menopause are often used interchangeably, but they describe different stages. Learn what each one means, which symptoms to notice and when to seek professional support.

Hormones change throughout every stage of life. Learn the signs to look out for in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond—and when it's time to seek professional advice.

Entering perimenopause can feel like stepping into unknown territory. For many women, it’s a phase marked firstly by emotional ups and downs, and initial subtle changes in weight, menstrual cycles and cognitive norms. If you’ve recently realised you’re perimenopausal, you’re not alone.

Perimenopause is a transitional phase in a woman’s life, typically beginning in your 40s and culminating in menopause, defined as...