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Study Reveals Surprising Perimenopause Symptoms Beyond Hot Flashes

2/2/2026

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A study in Menopause shows perimenopause symptoms often differ from expectations.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 17,000 Flo app users, including over 12,000 women aged 35 or older.
While hot flashes are familiar, fatigue (95%), exhaustion (93%), and irritability (91%) were the most commonly reported.
The study highlights limited understanding of perimenopause and calls for further research into varied symptoms and relief options.

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Story summary

A study in Menopause shows perimenopause symptoms often differ from expectations.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 17,000 Flo app users, including over 12,000 women aged 35 or older.
While hot flashes are familiar, fatigue (95%), exhaustion (93%), and irritability (91%) were the most commonly reported.
The study highlights limited understanding of perimenopause and calls for further research into varied symptoms and relief options.