If your premenstrual week has started feeling unfamiliar (more intense, more unpredictable, harder to manage) perimenopause may be part of the story. Here is what the research suggests and what may be worth discussing with your provider.

Sudden heart flutters or racing pulses in perimenopause can feel terrifying, especially when anxiety rushes in behind them. This guide explains what menopause heart palpitations can feel like, when to seek medical care, and how to gently support your heart and nervous system once serious issues are ruled out.