Conditions
Perimenopause and thyroid-like symptoms
All women pass through it, typically in their mid-to-late 40s ↗︎
Key facts about perimenopause
- Lasts about 4 years on average, but can be much longer ↗︎
- Usually starts in the mid-to-late 40s (median 47.5 years) ↗︎
- Symptoms fluctuate unpredictably
- Highly treatable with hormonal and non-hormonal options
Common symptoms
Many of these also occur in hypothyroidism, which is why the two are easily confused.
Fatigue
Brain fog
Concentration difficulty
Memory problems
Mood swings
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Night sweats
Hot flashes
Weight gain
Hair loss
Joint pain
Tests to ask your doctor about
- Clinical Diagnosis (Symptoms + Age)
- FSH (limited utility)
- Rule out thyroid disease
Important
This page is for educational purposes only. It cannot diagnose medical conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and testing.