CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Perimenopause—the transitional phase leading up to menopause—has long been considered a mid-life ...

Here’s what experts are learning about this chaotic period leading up to menopause—including what causes its symptoms, when it really begins, and how to treat it. Perimenopause has become a hot topic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Pearson covers career trends and women in business. Sep 30, 2025, 05:33pm EDT Perimenopause can strike women anytime ...

Like many women in midlife, Stephanie had a lot going on. The 47-year-old, who lives in California, was caring for her ailing grandmother and working long hours in a physically demanding agricultural ...

Hot flashes? Brain fog? Anxiety? Feeling like you’re going through puberty all over again? You’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head. It’s been a long while since I’ve thought about ...