In the months or years leading up to menopause (perimenopause), you might experience these signs and symptoms:  Irregular periods Vaginal dryness Hot flashes Chills Night sweats Sleep problems Mood changes Weight gain and slowed metabolism Thinning hair and dry skin Loss of breast fullness  Signs and symptoms, including changes in menstruation can vary among women. Most likely, you'll experience some irregularity in your periods before they end. Skipping periods during perimenopause is common and expected. Often, menstrual periods will skip a month and return, or skip several months and then start monthly cycles again for a few months. Periods also tend to happen on shorter cycles, so they are closer together. Despite irregular periods, pregnancy is possible. If you've skipped a period but aren't sure you've started the menopausal transition, consider a pregnancy test.
months years leading menopause (perimenopause)  experience signs symptoms:  irregular periods vaginal dryness hot flashes chills night sweats sleep problems mood changes weight gain slowed metabolism thinning hair dry skin loss breast fullness  signs symptoms  including changes menstruation can vary women  likely  you'll experience irregularity periods end  skipping periods perimenopause common expected  often  menstrual periods will skip month return  skip months start monthly cycles months  periods tend happen shorter cycles  closer together  irregular periods  pregnancy possible  you've skipped period aren't sure you've started menopausal transition  consider pregnancy test
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