Menopause. Brain fog. Hot flashes. Sleepless nights. Missing words. And the occasional moment when you wonder whether your body has completely lost its mind. For millions of women, perimenopause and menopause bring changes that can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright ridiculous. Yet despite how common these experiences are, many women enter this stage of life without knowing what to expect. Conversations happen quietly between friends, in doctors' offices, an