What Is Perimenopause? Common Symptoms & How To Cope

If you’re unsure whether a symptom is due to perimenopause or something else, the only way to find out is to visit your doctor. “While sometimes it is challenging to know if something is menopause, midlife, or both, an experienced menopause expert is able to evaluate someone’s symptoms in the context of their personal medical history, their family history, and sometimes blood work,” says Streicher.