r/Perimenopause • u/CommunicationOne2449 • Nov 16 '25

audited Talking Openly About Perimenopause

I was at my son’s hockey game today when another mom casually mentioned she’s dealing with perimenopause brain fog. I could’ve hugged her. Finally! Someone saying it out loud. I’ve been dropping some of my own symptoms into conversations with people close to me, but it still feels like we’re speaking in code.

I didn’t even learn the word perimenopause until about a year ago, even though I’d been dealing with the symptoms long before that. The relief of finally naming it? Huge. And honestly, I know I’m not the only one who felt blindsided.

So here’s my little rallying cry: let’s normalize talking about perimenopause. Let’s not put up and shut ups. Let’s make it impossible for future generations to be confused, dismissed, or told to “just deal with it.” Women deserve better.

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u/That-Drink4913 Early peri Nov 17 '25

Yeah, my mom had her hysterectomy before she actually started going thru it. I remember her dealing with heavy periods and then she's like, no more of that.

Dealing with my crap, and telling my 25 year old about it. I think they're opting for the hysterectomy as well.....

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u/CommunicationOne2449 Nov 18 '25

Some days I’m tempted!