Perimenopause science, explained
Plain-language commentary on published perimenopause and women's health research, written by the Liora team. Statistical observations, never diagnostic claims.
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The stages of perimenopause: how STRAW+10 and non-bleeding tracks work
What the STRAW+10 staging framework describes, how surgical and IUD transitions fit, and why cycle tracking alone is incomplete.
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Vaginal dryness and bladder changes in perimenopause have a name, and it's common
What genitourinary syndrome of menopause actually is, how common it is, and why it's one of the most underdiagnosed parts of the transition.
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Why is my skin and hair changing so fast in perimenopause?
What the research says about estrogen, collagen, and the specific hair and skin changes perimenopause brings, and why the timing is faster than most people expect.
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Why can't I fall asleep in perimenopause, even without night sweats?
Sleep problems in perimenopause aren't only about hot flashes. What the research says about the direct hormonal cause, and the anxious-about-sleep loop that can make it worse.
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Why do night sweats feel worse some nights than others?
What the research actually says about hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep, and why your own pattern is the part no study can tell you.
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Are perimenopause mood swings really about hormones, or something else?
What the research says about mood, anxiety, and irritability in perimenopause, and why hormones are rarely the whole story.
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Why does everything ache in perimenopause? Joint pain and fatigue, explained
What the research says about musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause, and why estrogen affects both your joints and how much pain you actually feel.
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How irregular is too irregular? Perimenopause and your cycle
What the research says about why cycles change in perimenopause, how much variation is normal, and why tracking your own pattern is the actual recommended approach.
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Is perimenopause brain fog real, and does it go away?
What the research actually says about memory and concentration changes in perimenopause, and why sleep and mood are part of the real story.