The Reset Series

Articles

Plain-English, evidence-informed reading on the menopause transition — the same sourcing standard as our guides: The Menopause Society, ACOG, the NHS, and the SWAN study.

Periods Getting Closer Together in Your 40s: What It Means

Why your cycle is shortening in perimenopause. What's normal, when to see a doctor, and what's actually happening in your body.

August 31, 2026

Perimenopause and Heart Palpitations: When to See a Doctor

Why heart palpitations happen in perimenopause, what's typical, and red flags that need medical attention.

August 27, 2026

Perimenopause Brain Fog: What Research Actually Shows

Brain fog is real during perimenopause. Here's what science says about why it happens and what you can do about it.

August 24, 2026

Perimenopause and Anxiety: Why It Can Appear Out of Nowhere

Anxiety during perimenopause often feels sudden and unexplained. Learn why hormonal shifts trigger it and what's actually happening in your brain.

August 20, 2026

Why perimenopause causes 3 a.m. waking

Why perimenopause can mean waking at 3 a.m., what may be driving it, and when to talk with a clinician about sleep changes.

August 17, 2026

Perimenopause at 35: can it really start this early?

Can perimenopause start at 35? Here’s what early changes can look like, what else can cause them, and when to check in with a clinician.

August 13, 2026

Perimenopause at 40: what’s typical and what’s not

What perimenopause at 40 can look like, what’s common, what isn’t, and when to check in with a clinician.

August 11, 2026

How Long Does Perimenopause Last?

Wondering how long perimenopause lasts? Learn the usual timeline, what can speed it up, and when to check in with a clinician.

August 10, 2026

Perimenopause vs menopause: the difference, simply

Perimenopause vs menopause, explained in plain English: timing, symptoms, what changes, and when to check in with a clinician.

August 9, 2026

What Is Perimenopause? A Plain-English Overview

A plain-English overview of perimenopause: what it is, common symptoms, timing, and when to check in with a clinician.

August 9, 2026