Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : November 14, 2025 8:05 PM IST
Perimenopause is the time before the menopause phase begins. It is a period when your body is getting ready to stop having cycles. Experts clarify that the perimenopause period can sometimes be called the menopause transition.
Menopause typically starts in the age of 40s, but in some cases, women notice changes as early as their 30s or as late as their 50s. After living for most of the rest of your life, discharging periods entering the perimenopausal stage can strike with certain symptoms such as mood swings, hot flashes, etc. Reminding us, this stage is not something to dread, but one must understand the transition of women's lives. Actress Soha Ali Khan candidly opens up about her perimenopause experience.
In a recent video posted on Instagram, the actress shares her experience living in the perimenopause phase. She opens the video with a statement, "This message is for women between the ages of 40 and 50, maybe even 35."
She further explained the details about experiencing perimenopause, which the test result does not show you like "memory lapses, insomnia, anxiety, the feeling that you are just aren't able to cop sometimes, that you are not the person that you know to recognise."
Soha Ali Khan also touches on the point that many women go through quietly. "What's amazing is that as women, we don't talk about this. It's as if our value declines with our fertility and we are expected to sail through this rollercoaster of hormones silently or gracefully, whatever that means," she added.
"Perimenopause is not the end of youth or energy. It is a transition and transitions deserve support, not shame."
From her first-hand experience, Soha Ali Khan recommends that there are certain things that can help support the perimenopause phase, including lifestyle changes, supplements, therapy, and hormonal replacement therapy, a treatment she considers that "it is not taboo, but it's science, and it is done safely". She pointed out that following the basic treatments available can make this phase a whole lot smoother.
Some of the most common symptoms of perimenopause include:
To make things smoother during the phase of perimenopause, you can do certain lifestyle changes that may include healthy lifestyle choices, light exercises, and avoiding foods or activities that may trigger hot flashes. WebMD recommend that you may also feel better if you do things that enhance your general well-being such as:
One of the classic signs that your perimenopause phase is coming to an end is experiencing increased menstrual cycle symptoms with no period for several months. Healthcare providers confirm that after 12 months without a menstrual period, you are in menopause.
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