Perimenopause Symptoms: Complete Guide to Signs, Risks, and Solutions Menopause gets all the headlines, but here’s the truth: menopause itself lasts one day. That’s it - twelve months after your last period. The real rollercoaster - the one that leaves women wondering if they’ve lost their minds or their bodies - is perimenopause. These years are often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by providers who say all they can do is give you a prescription for an SSRI or birth contr