Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transition before menopause. Cycles can become less predictable, and symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep changes, mood changes, brain fog, or vaginal and urinary changes can appear during this time.
What changes
Periods may get shorter, longer, skipped, lighter, heavier, or less predictable.
What it is not
This page is not a diagnosis. It helps you notice patterns and decide what may be worth discussing.
When menopause is reached
Menopause is usually defined after 12 months without a period. Hormonal contraception can make bleeding patterns harder to read.
Perimenopause check-in
A non-diagnostic pattern check that runs locally on your device.
Age range
This is the most common window for perimenopause and menopause.
Pattern match
Low overlap
Your current selections do not strongly suggest a perimenopause pattern. If something still feels off, your lived experience matters, and it is still reasonable to ask for clinical advice.
When to get checked
- Bleeding after 12 months without a period
- Bleeding more than usual, bleeding after sex, or bleeding between periods
- Menopause-like symptoms before 45, especially before 40
- Fast heartbeat, or symptoms that disrupt sleep, work, sex, or daily life
This check-in runs locally on your device and does not upload your selections. Faye cannot assess abnormal bleeding, diagnose perimenopause, or replace care from a qualified clinician.