How Long Does Perimenopause Last?

by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | Feb 2, 2026 | Brain Fog, Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Sexual Health, Skin & Hair, Sleep, Weight Issues

How Long Does Perimenopause Last? One of the most common and understandable questions women ask is how long perimenopause lasts. Many women want to know if what they are experiencing will pass quickly or if they should expect changes for several years. The short...

Can You Still Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | Feb 1, 2026 | Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, pregnancy, Progesterone, Sexual Health, Uncategorized, Weight Issues

Can You Still Get Pregnant During Perimenopause? Many women assume that once perimenopause begins, pregnancy is no longer possible. This is a common misconception. While fertility declines during perimenopause, pregnancy can still occur until menopause is reached....

Anxiety and Perimenopause: What Is the Connection?

by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | Jan 30, 2026 | Anxiety, Brain Fog, Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone

Anxiety and Perimenopause: What Is the Connection? Anxiety is one of the most common and distressing symptoms women experience during perimenopause. Many women who have never struggled with anxiety before suddenly feel on edge, overwhelmed, or unable to relax. Others...

What Are the 34 Symptoms of Perimenopause?

by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | Jan 29, 2026 | Brain Fog, Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Sexual Health, Skin & Hair, Sleep, Testosterone, Weight Issues

What Are the 34 Symptoms of Perimenopause? One of the most common questions women ask when they suspect perimenopause is whether their symptoms are normal. Many women experience multiple changes at once and want reassurance that these symptoms are connected....

What Is Perimenopause and What Are the Symptoms?

by Danielle Shook DNP, NP-C, MSCP | Jan 28, 2026 | Estrogen, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Sexual Health

What Is Perimenopause and What Are the Symptoms?   As a clinician who specializes in perimenopause and menopause care, I see the same pattern over and over again. Women in their 40s and early 50s come in saying, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” or “Something is...