Menopause & Women's Health
Perimenopause Nutrition
Everyday eating for the perimenopause years, based on the Food Pyramid, with trackers to spot your own patterns and a weekly meal planner.
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Understanding Perimenopause
Know the signs, track your own pattern and get the right help from your GP
- 1 hour 10 minself-paced
- 6modules
- 3interactive tools
- Certificatewhen you pass
What you will be able to do
- explain the difference between perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
- recognise the common signs of perimenopause, including the less obvious ones.
- name other common causes of similar symptoms and the bleeding changes that need checking.
- keep a cycle and symptom diary and pick out your own patterns.
- use everyday habits the HSE suggests for sleep, hot flushes, activity, food and mood.
- describe how GPs recognise perimenopause and the main options they may discuss.
- prepare a one-page summary for a focused GP appointment.
About this course
Waking at 4am, periods arriving early, anxiety out of nowhere, forgetting words mid-sentence: perimenopause can start years before your periods stop, and many women do not recognise it. This short, clear course explains what perimenopause is, what your hormones are doing, and the many signs it can bring, from period changes and hot flushes to mood, sleep and memory.
You will use a symptom checklist to see the bigger picture, keep a simple cycle and symptom diary for a few weeks, and learn which everyday habits the HSE suggests. You will also find out how GPs recognise perimenopause, why a blood test is often not needed, which changes should always be checked, and the main options your GP may talk about.
It is for women in their late 30s, 40s and early 50s who are wondering whether perimenopause could explain how they feel. By the end, you will have a one-page GP prep sheet ready for a confident, focused appointment.
Course modules
6 modules-
1What perimenopause is, in plain words
Learn what perimenopause means, how it differs from menopause, and when it usually starts.
- Perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause
- What your hormones are doing
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2Could it be perimenopause? Recognising the signs
Get to know the common signs of perimenopause, including the less obvious ones, and the other causes worth ruling out.
- Period changes: often the first clue
- The wider list of signs, and other possible causes
Perimenopause symptom checklistCycle and symptom diary
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3Tracking your cycle and symptoms
Use a simple daily diary to turn vague worries into a clear picture you can share with your GP.
- Why a diary helps, and how to keep it
- Reading your patterns
Cycle and symptom diaryPerimenopause GP prep sheet
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4What helps day to day
Everyday habits the HSE suggests for living with perimenopause symptoms, and realistic ways to fit them into a busy life.
- Sleep, hot flushes and movement
- Food, drink, mood and support
Cycle and symptom diary
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5How your GP can help
What to expect from your GP and the HSE, why blood tests are not always needed, and the main options your GP may talk about.
- How perimenopause is recognised
- Options your GP may talk about
Perimenopause GP prep sheet
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6Your appointment and your next steps
Prepare for a short appointment, know the warning signs that need checking, and make a simple plan for the months ahead.
- Getting the most from your appointment
- Warning signs and your perimenopause plan
Perimenopause GP prep sheetPerimenopause symptom checklist
Tools included
Saved to your account, downloadable as PDF- CheckerPerimenopause symptom checklistTick the changes you have noticed in the last 3 to 6 months to see whether they fit the common pattern of perimenopause and what a sensible next step would be.
- TrackerCycle and symptom diaryRecord your bleeding, main symptoms and possible triggers each day for 8 weeks, so you can see your own pattern and share a clear summary with your GP.
- TemplatePerimenopause GP prep sheetBuild a one-page summary of your periods, symptoms, diary findings and questions to take to your GP or practice nurse.
Who this course is for
- Women in their late 30s to early 50s who wonder whether perimenopause could explain changes they have noticed
- Women who want to understand the basics before deciding whether to see their GP
- Women who want to prepare for a GP appointment about perimenopause
- Partners, friends and family who want to understand what someone close to them is going through
Check with a health professional first if
- If you are under 45 and your periods have changed a lot or stopped, see your GP to find out why, rather than waiting until you finish the course
- If you have bleeding after sex, between periods, or after your periods have stopped for 12 months, see your GP promptly
- If your periods are very heavy, for example flooding or passing large clots, or you feel breathless and exhausted, see your GP
- If you have had breast cancer, a blood clot, or another serious condition, talk to your GP or specialist about any changes or options, as some information in this course may not apply to you
- If you are taking medicines or thinking about any treatment or supplement, check with your GP or pharmacist; this course does not advise on starting or stopping anything
- If you feel low most days or have thoughts of harming yourself, talk to your GP, call Samaritans free on 116 123 or text HELLO to 50808 now, or call 112 or 999 if you are in immediate danger
Your certificate
Answer at least 7 of the 10 final questions correctly and your certificate is ready to download straight away, with your name, the course and a verification ID anyone can check.
A certificate of completion shows you finished a general education course. It is not a professional qualification.
Certificate of completion
Your name
Understanding Perimenopause, 6 modules, completed 6 October 2026
Dr Aqsa Mukhtiar, PhD in Nutrition
Course authorID MNC-4K7Q-2Z9P
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Course authorID MNC-4K7Q-2Z9P
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Questions about this course
Will this course tell me if I am in perimenopause?
No. It helps you understand the common signs, track your own pattern and prepare for a conversation with your GP or practice nurse. Only a health professional who knows your history can help you work out what is happening.
Do I need a blood test to know if I am in perimenopause?
Not usually if you are over 45. The HSE explains that a GP can usually recognise perimenopause from symptoms in women over 45, because hormone levels change from day to day. Your GP may consider tests if you are under 45 or to check for other causes.
Does this course recommend HRT or supplements?
No. It explains the main options you may hear about, so you can ask good questions. Decisions about any treatment are made between you and your GP or pharmacist.
I have a hormonal coil and no periods. Is this course still useful?
Yes. Without periods to track, the other signs, such as sleep, mood, hot flushes and brain fog, become more important. The diary and GP prep sheet both let you record your contraception so your GP has the full picture.
What do I get with this course?
6 modules with 12 short lessons (about 1 hour 10 minutes in total) and 3 interactive tools, including the Perimenopause symptom checklist, Cycle and symptom diary and Perimenopause GP prep sheet. Your tool results save to My Progress. A 10-question final check ends the course; score 7 or more for your certificate. Price: €14.99. Written by Dr Aqsa Mukhtiar, PhD in Nutrition, using HSE and Irish national guidance.