Signs of perimenopause
Premenopause is not marked by any distinct symptom not present in the normal post-puberty years. In contrast, perimenopause is characterized by many symptoms that resemble menopause. Some of these are:
Hot Flashes
Perhaps the most known symptom of menopause, hot flashes affect about three-quarters of females [4] going through perimenopause. Hot flashes can remain long after menopause has officially set in. They may continue to happen for months or even as long as 10 years.
A hot flash is a feeling of intense body heat not caused by your surroundings or any external heat source. The flashes may build up gradually or appear suddenly without warning. Hot flashes are characterized by a sudden warm feeling on the skin, tingling in the fingers, sweating, or an accelerated heartbeat. Hot flashes usually last about four minutes but may end within seconds or go on for over 10 minutes. Some people experience these flashes infrequently while others may have successive flashes within an hour. The frequency and intensity will often depend on where you are in the perimenopause (or menopause) stage.