Described as “the storm before the calm”, perimenopause is the phase before menopause, and is when symptoms start for many women. Here’s everything you need to know.
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As your perimenopause symptoms kick in, your body might be trying to tell you something, says therapist Anna Storey, so make sure you listen.
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