5 early signs of menopause women aged 35–45 shouldn’t ignore

Menopause isn’t just a “50s thing”. In fact, many women start experiencing changes in their late 30s or early 40s without realising what’s really going on. If you’re between 35–45, your body might already be dropping subtle (and not-so-subtle) hints that you're entering perimenopause—the transitional phase leading up to menopause. Because menopause is so commonly associated with hot flashes, many of these early signs get brushed off or misattributed to s