Perimenopause & Menopause Posts
Perimenopause, menopause, hormones, symptoms, weight changes, and the realities of navigating midlife health.
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…