Cross-Sectional

Fatigue and Mood Top Self-Reported Early Perimenopause Symptoms Globally

A cross-sectional digital survey of 17,494 women from 158 countries found that while hot flashes are the most widely recognized perimenopause symptom, women aged 35 and older most commonly self-reported fatigue, physical and mental exhaustion, and irritability as their actual experiences. This global data highlights a critical knowledge gap between expected and lived perimenopause symptoms, underscoring the need for better education around early-stage mood and energy changes.