For many of us, perimenopause arrives without warning. One day we feel like ourselves—capable, grounded, and clear—and the next, it’s as if our body and mind no longer play by the same rules. Suddenly, we’re wide awake at 3 a.m., heart racing, thoughts spinning, profuse sweating, and emotions high. We start to wonder: Is something wrong with me? We’re not crazy. We’re changing. Perimenopause is the natural, often misunderstood transition before menopause that can last up to a decade....

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