Is It Perimenopause? Recognising The Signs And Getting Support

10 minutes • expires 13/10/2026

With Dr Zoe Schaedel

Spot common signs and symptoms that suggest you are entering this transition.

Perimenopause can be a confusing time, with fluctuating hormones causing changes that are often mistaken for stress, ageing, or other health conditions. This short video explains the hormonal patterns change during perimenopause, and the common signs and symptoms that may suggest you are entering this transition. Dr Zoe Schaedel shares practical clues to help you understand where you may be on your menopause journey, outline the range of treatment options available, and signpost sources of support to help you access the right information and care.

About Dr Zoe Schaedel:

Dr Zoe Schaedel is a GP and an accredited British Menopause Society Menopause Specialist. She is the co-director of Myla Health and the clinical lead of Brighton and Hove Community NHS Menopause Clinic. She is accredited by the British Menopause Society (BMS), having obtained the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care and is also a BMS trainer, facilitating their clinical training courses. Dr Schaedel sits on the BMS Medical Advisory Council and is a member of NHS England's Menopause Improvement.

Programme's Clinical Reference Group. Dr Schaedel is a published academic author and her writing on the menopause is found in peer reviewed journals including The Lancet and Post Reproductive Health.