# Menopause topics: perimenopause, HRT, sleep and more · Unpaused

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## Topics

Every subject we cover, from the first signs of perimenopause to eating for strong bones.

6 topics

* [ Perimenopause Perimenopause symptoms and the first signs, how long the stage lasts, and hormone replacement therapy while periods continue. 2 guides ](/topics/perimenopause)
* [ Symptoms Brain fog, anxiety, aches and other changes, and what each symptom usually means. 1 guide ](/topics/symptoms)
* [ Hormone therapy (HRT) What HRT is, the forms it comes in, who it suits and how the risks really stack up. 5 guides ](/topics/hrt)
* [ Hot flashes Why the heat comes on, and which treatments have trial evidence, with and without hormones. ](/topics/hot-flashes)
* [ Sleep Why sleep breaks down in perimenopause and menopause, from sweating at night to 3am waking, and what helps you stay asleep. ](/topics/sleep)
* [ Weight and diet Why weight changes in midlife, and how to eat for energy, bone strength and heart health. 2 guides ](/topics/weight-and-diet)

### Where to start

If your periods have started to change and you are not sure why, the [perimenopause](/topics/perimenopause) topic is the place to begin. If you already know what is going on and are deciding about treatment, go straight to [hormone therapy](/topics/hrt), which sets out what NICE and The Menopause Society say about benefits and risks.

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Plain, practical menopause advice

Plain, practical guides to perimenopause and menopause: symptoms, hormone therapy, sleep, hot flashes, weight and food, each checked against health services and medical societies.

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### Topics

* [Perimenopause](/topics/perimenopause)
* [Symptoms](/topics/symptoms)
* [Hormone therapy (HRT)](/topics/hrt)
* [Hot flashes](/topics/hot-flashes)
* [Sleep](/topics/sleep)
* [Weight and diet](/topics/weight-and-diet)
* [All guides](/articles)

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