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Perimenopause Fluid Retention

Meaning

The clinical experience of increased fluid accumulation and bloating that frequently occurs during the perimenopausal transition, the variable period leading up to the final cessation of menstruation. This symptom is often a significant source of discomfort and is directly related to the fluctuating and eventually declining levels of ovarian hormones. The shifting balance between estrogen and progesterone profoundly impacts the body’s homeostatic handling of sodium and water, leading to noticeable changes in fluid volume and distribution. Understanding this specific hormonal link is key to effectively managing this very common aspect of the menopausal transition.