Perimenopause is often associated with hot flashes, irregular periods, mood changes, and sleep problems. But the hormonal changes happening during this transition can also affect metabolism, body composition, blood sugar regulation, and cholesterol.
If you've ever received a cholesterol result with a flag next to it, you've probably experienced that quiet spike of worry. And if you've ever asked your doctor what it actually means, you may have walked away with more questions than answers.
Many women experience fatigue, brain fog, afternoon crashes, cravings, or changes in body composition long before any diagnosis is ever made. These symptoms are often brushed off as stress, hormones, or getting older…but they can actually be early cardiometabolic warning signs.