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Lucy Wigley

'For two years I didn’t sleep well' - Oprah Winfrey speaks candidly about her perimenopause symptoms

Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah Winfrey has opened up about how perimenopause had a huge impact on her sleep for years, along with symptoms like heart palpitations.

Menopause and perimenopause are important topics finally gaining traction in mainstream conversation. Long hidden and often not known enough about by medical professionals, menopause and the preceding transition can last for years, in which hormonal changes can cause a host of physical and psychological symptoms. From hot flushes and brain fog to mood and sleep disturbances, these symptoms can be debilitating to the wellbeing of women.

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