Periods during the perimenopause … what can happen?
Perimenopause involves complex hormonal fluctuations that impact menstrual cycles. Initially, shorter cycles and heavier periods may occur due to higher FSH and oestrogen levels. As follicle numbers decline further, cycles become more irregular, with missed periods becoming more common.
Hormones and sleep during the menopause
Progesterone HRT can directly improve sleep quality in the perimenopause and menopause, and oestrogen HRT can indirectly improve sleep quality by improving symptoms which disturb sleep