Perimenopause: More Than Hot Flushes and Night Sweats for Some Australian Women

Perimenopause is marked by more than hot flushes and night sweats; cognitive and affective changes are other distressing symptoms. The relationships between hormone replacement therapy use and both symptom occurrence and symptom distress warrant further investigation. In addition, practitioners should address concerns related to urinary incontinence, weight gain, cognitive and affective dysfunction, and general health status.