The First Signs of Perimenopause: What to Watch For in Your 40s

Perimenopause is the long on-ramp to menopause — and for many women, it starts earlier than expected. At Be. Women’s Health in Frisco, TX, we help women recognize the first signs so they can feel supported rather than confused.

Early symptoms often include:

✔ Irregular periods (shorter, longer, heavier, or skipped)
✔ Sudden anxiety or irritability
✔ Night sweats or warm “rushes”
✔ Brain fog or trouble focusing
✔ Weight changes
✔ Sleep disturbances
✔ Breast tenderness
✔ Vaginal dryness
✔ Lower libido
✔ New PMS-like symptoms

These changes happen because estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate — not because anything is “wrong.”

When to check in with a provider:

• Periods are very heavy or painful
• Mood changes feel unmanageable
• Hot flashes interrupt sleep
• You’re unsure whether it’s hormones or something else
• You’re curious about treatment options
• You want to feel like yourself again

You don’t have to wait until menopause to get help. Relief can start now.

If these symptoms sound familiar, schedule a perimenopause consult in Frisco today.