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Perimenopause Often Misread as Stress, Doctors Say
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy claim that these symptoms are simply ageing, stress or poor lifestyle can delay care. But the opposite claim, that every mood change or sleep problem is hormonal, is also too broad. Proper assessment matters, especially when bleeding changes or symptoms persist. The State Health Department’s policy should be judged by whether women can access trained clinicians and clear treatment, not by its announcement alone. Will it set measurable targets for services and awareness?
Source: deccanherald.com
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