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Midlife Health & Wellness Posts

Aug. 20, 2026

Perimenopause at 56: No Hot Flashes—Just 15 Pounds I Can't Lose

Perimenopause at 56: No Hot Flashes—Just 15 Pounds I Can't Lose Apparently, I'm in perimenopause. At 56. And no, I'm not waking up drenched in sweat. I'm not standing in front of the freezer during a hot flash. I don't suddenly want to throttle m…