Covid, Menopause & Work Study 2021 Definitions of menopause Perimenopause You are experiencing periods, however there are fluctuations and changes (heavier, lighter, flooding, spotting). Menopause Your periods have stopped less than a year, or you experience a sudden stop of your periods due to surgical or medically related menopause. Early Menopause You become post-menopausal, due to ovarian insufficiency before the age of 40. Post Menopause Your periods have stopped for at least one year. Unclear Menopause status You are unsure what your menopause status is due to using birth control, but you have numerous menopause symptoms and you are aged between 40 and 55. Menopause Symptoms Hot Flushes, Night Sweats, ChillsSweatingHeart discomfortSleep problems (insomnia, disturbed sleep)Fatigue (emotional and physical)Anxiety / NervousnessLow or Depressed moodMood SwingsIrritability / ImpatienceConcentration difficultiesMemory issuesOther Cognitive issues (e.g. difficulty retaining information)Sexual DifficultiesUrogenital issues (e.g. bladder)Vaginal DrynessJoint or Muscle PainHeadachesMigraineCrying spellsDizzy/FaintLoss of interestSkin / Hair ChangesVertigo