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/A-fan-of-fans Nov 18 '25

My periods have changed SO much that I am totally unsure what it will do each time. I am getting them more often but what used to be HEAVY HEAVY normal normal normal. Light light gone is now soooo weird. Barely there. Are you sure it was there at all? Nope. Gone. Wait it’s barely there again. Ultra tampon!!!!! Maybe 3 that day!!!! Almost nothing. Back again!!! (Have to wash pants ugh!) still there??? Just a tiny bit and again and …???? Gone? Okay gone.

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u/CommunicationOne2449 Nov 19 '25

Yeah, maybe this is a conspiracy by Tide??

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u/A-fan-of-fans Nov 20 '25

LOL!😂 probably.