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Hi coolice,

I'm sorry that you're worried about the possibility of going through perimenopause.

As menopause approaches, women often experience a number of physical and emotional symptoms including:

Irregular menstrual periods
Hot flashes and night sweats
Disturbed sleep patterns, insomnia
Anxiety
Significant mood changes
Depression
Dry skin
Irritability
Vaginal dryness and pain with sexual intercourse
Difficulty concentrating
Trouble remembering things
Diminished interest in sex
Frequent urination or leaking of urine
Headaches
Achy joints
Fatigue
Early morning awakening
Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. The doctor may perform blood tests, a pelvic exam, and a Pap smear. Natural menopause is usually diagnosed when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months.

You will need to go back to your doctor for a more thorough evaluation and let her know that you are trying to conceive to see what her thoughts are.

Best,

Rosa