India, Oct. 31 -- Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, is traditionally experienced by women in their 40s but in the present time, the stage often sets in prematurely.

Perimenopause occurs when the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen and progesterone, the key hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle.

Hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably, leading to irregular cycles and other symptoms.

Here are the causes of premature perimenopause

1. Soaring stress levels

Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can suppress reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

2. Unhealthy lifestyle

3. Sleep deprivation

Irregular sleep cycles disrupt melatonin and circadian rhythm, which are linked to reproductive hormon...