Once perimenopause has begun, you may experience a change in your menstrual cycle, such as a difference in how far apart they are or lighter or heavier flow, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary tract problems, headaches, night sweats, insomnia, tiredness, and/or weight gain. Many women also experience a lack of energy. These are related to the changing levels of hormones in your body, which have effects on the blood vessels and circulatory system, and reproductive tissues.
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