Flow Space on MSN: Perimenopause: Symptoms, age, signs, cause, how long does it last AOL: Menopause Before Age 40 May Raise Your Lifetime Risk of Heart Disease Heart disease risk may increase when a woman goes through premature menopause. Starting menopause earlier than age 40 puts women at a higher lifetime risk of heart disease than those who start later, ... Menopause Before Age 40 May Raise Your Lifetime Risk of Heart Disease It was business as usual for Katherine Campbell.

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Well, for the most part. She says she was having trouble sleeping and more. "Having mood swings and just not feeling myself. And I'm at the age where ...

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If you've noticed shifts in your cycle or unexpected physical changes, it could be perimenopause. AOL: No test can confirm perimenopause. Doctors say you should get one anyway Hone Health reports that no test can confirm perimenopause; however, blood tests are crucial for ruling out similar conditions and guiding treatment.