Symptoms nobody talks about
😬 Itchy Skin
Your skin suddenly feels like sandpaper. Your ears itch for no reason. Welcome to oestrogen decline.
🧠 Brain zaps and electric shocks
A weird, tingly “buzz” or jolt sensation. Not dangerous — just wildly annoying.
😵 Dizzy spells
You stand up and the world wobbles. Nope, not wine — it’s your hormones playing with your balance.
💓 Heart palpitations
Sudden racing heart out of nowhere? Yep, perimenopause can mess with your cardiovascular system too.
😤 Rage over nothing
Like coat-hanger fury or full meltdown over someone chewing too loud. It's not just PMS — it's rage with receipts.
🤐 Vaginal dryness (even if your periods are still regular)
Oestrogen drops = dryness, irritation, and a general sense of “WTF” down there.
🦴 Joint pain
Aching knees? Random stiffness? Blame your shifting hormones, not just your age.
👃 Heightened sense of smell
Suddenly noticing every. single. scent? Your nose is in hormone overdrive.
😩 Extreme fatigue
Like “I need a nap after a shower” tired. Not lazy. Not burnout. Hormonal exhaustion.
Symptoms nobody talks about
Mood swings. Crying at ads. Forgetting what you were doing mid-task.
You’re not going mad. You’re just in perimenopause.