# Perimenopause Often Misread as Stress, Doctors Say 2026-08-06T23:46:01+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Perimenopause, the hormonal transition before periods stop, is often overlooked in women in their late 30s and 40s, doctors told Deccan Herald. Symptoms such as irregular bleeding, poor sleep, mood changes, night sweats, brain fog, joint pain and palpitations are frequently blamed on stress, work pressure or vitamin deficiency. Doctors said perimenopause is different from menopause, which is reached after 12 consecutive months without menstruation. They described the transition as a window for preventive care because bone loss, cardiovascular risk and metabolic changes can begin during it. Karnataka’s State Health Department has announced a separate women’s health policy on perimenopause and menopause. Exercise, dietary changes and family support may help manage symptoms. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: Karnataka, menopause, perimenopause, preventive care, women’s health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/perimenopause-often-misread-as-stress-doctors-say/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/perimenopause-often-misread-as-stress-doctors-say/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.