Dani Harmer's Not Alone – 62 Perimenopause Symptoms That Can Start In Your 30s

Dani HarmerIn a recent TikTok, former Tracy Beaker actor Dani Harmer spoke about her recent perimenopause diagnosis as she sought advice for her “thinning” hair.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, 36, says her husband asked her to see her GP when he noticed her “whole personality had pretty much changed.” Before she learned she was perimenopausal, the star added, “I was so down”. She continued, “I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety pretty much since I was a teenager, but there was something really different about me, and in myself, I knew that something was off”.Dani said she had also been affected by brain fog, night sweats, and bad sleep, all of which are common signs of perimenopause. Though some commenters were surprised to learn about the actor’s condition (with one TikTok user saying, “Whaaaat? You’re about 17 years old”), perimenopause in your 30s is perfectly possible. Here’s what perimenopause means, 62 of its signs, and what to do if you suspect it (like Dani, you should seek help if you struggle with any symptoms)[email protected] little perimenopause chat!! I’m definitely no expert at all! But if anyone has any questions I’ll try and answer using my experiences 🫶🏻 #DaniHarmerhasjoinedtiktok#tracybeaker#fyp#foryou#nostalgia#cbbc#2000s#perimenopause#perimenopausesymptoms#curlyhairextensions#curlyhairrecommendations♬ original sound - dani.harmer6What is perimenopause, and why can it start in your 30s? Perimenopause is “when you have symptoms of menopause but your periods have not stopped,” the NHS says. You are officially in menopause when you have not had your period for 12 months.The average age to start menopause in the UK is 51. You count as being in “early” menopause if it begins before you turn 45, and “premature” menopause if you’re under 40, the NHS says. But perimenopause can start as many as 14 years before menopause officially begins. Cleveland Clinic says perimenopause can start “as early as your mid-30s or as late as your mid-50s”.Just because your periods don’t stop during perimenopause doesn’t mean it can’t “have a big impact on your life, including relationships and work,” the NHS says. Anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes and irregular periods are common signs.Don’t wait until you lose your period to see your GP about perimenopause symptoms if they’re affecting your life. What are the symptoms of perimenopause? The symptoms of perimenopause are the same as those of menopause, minus the absence of periods. Some women will experience them at different levels of intensity during menopause or perimenopause. Some signs, like irregular periods, will be more noticeable during perimenopause. A BMC Women’s Health study found that, on average, people experiencing menopause or perimenopause had about 10.7 symptoms.Menopause care specialist Dr Naomi Potter previously shared 62 possible symptoms with HuffPost UK, which are:PalpitationsChest painBreast tendernessItchy skinDry skinRosaceaAcneThin skinCollagen lossCryingBrain fogMemory lossPoor concentrationDifficulty finding the right wordsAnxietyLow moodWorsening PMSAnger or rageIrritabilityHeadacheMigrainesJoint painJoint stiffnessVaginal drynessVaginal dischargeVulval itchPerineal itchVulval/vaginal ‘electric shocks’Increase in thrushIncrease in bacterial vaginosisPoor libidoHigh libidoWeight gainHair loss (on your scalp)Unwanted hair growthUrinary infectionsUrinary incontinenceUrinary urgencyNocturia (getting up at night to pee)Sexual dysfunctionChest tightnessConstipationGastric refluxFatigueNight sweatsHot flushesCold flushesIncreased period frequencyDecreased period frequencyHeavier periodsMuscle lossTinnitusDry eyesWatery eyesBurning mouthGum diseaseFoot painFrozen shoulderInsomniaHistamine sensitivityNew allergyBody odour change. What if I think I’m perimenopausal?It bears repeating ― don’t wait until menopause begins to see your GP if you are experiencing symptoms, no matter what age you are.Even if you aren’t in perimenopause, the symptoms are worth investigating. And if you are, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help replace the oestrogen and progesterone your body loses during menopause and perimenopause.According to the NHS, “The main benefit of HRT is that it can help relieve most menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including hot flushes, brain fog, joint pains, mood swings and vaginal dryness”.Dani has said, “I’m really glad that I went and I got help. My doctor was more than happy to put me on HRT, and I’ve been on it for about 18 months now”.She says her symptoms have mostly gone, except for hair thinning and the occasional hot flush. Your doctor can help you to work out which solutions are best for you, so speak to a professional as soon as you notice symptoms.Related...Your 30s Aren’t Too Early For Perimenopause – But Many Women Don’t Realise ItSpotting Perimenopause Early Helps You Take Control Of Your Health – Here’s What To Look For5 Red Flag Signs That You’re Entering Perimenopause

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