How do you know if you are in perimenopause?

There is no 'instant test' or specific moment when everything suddenly changes.

Perimenopause describes all the stages that accompany hormonal changes and the transition from perimenopause to postmenopause. Perimenopause is therefore an integral part of this natural continuum.

Perimenopause sets in gradually, usually between the ages of 35 and 45, and every woman experiences it at her own pace. It is a period of natural adjustment, something that happens gradually: the body changes its hormonal functioning little by little, sometimes without any obvious signs at first. At Ainoha™, we believe that premenopause cannot be detected: it can be observed, understood, and above all, accompanied. Everybody has their own language, and learning to decode it is the first step to regaining confidence.

Listen to your body's signals.

The first changes may be subtle. They are visible: in the rhythm of cycles or in everyday sensations:

• shorter, irregular, or different cycles,

• shallower sleep,

• changes in energy or mood,

• new fatigue,

• decreased libido,

• sometimes increased emotional sensitivity.

These signals are not 'abnormal'. They simply reflect the body's internal changes as it adjusts to a new balance. To know if you are in perimenopause, you first need to be aware of your own bodily changes: how are your cycles, sleep patterns, energy levels, and mood changing? The important thing is to really see and understand the signs, not to monitor them. It's about listening closely to your body and having a conversation with it.

Perimenopause is a biological transition that requires listening and understanding.