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Medicine's Rachel Pope explains what missed periods can mean

Media | March 25, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Missed period: Is it perimenopause or something else? 

Everyday Health: When missed periods occur alongside symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, or mood changes, perimenopause is often the more likely explanation, said Rachel Pope, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology

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