You lose the word for something you use every day. You snap at someone over nothing, then can't explain ten minutes later why it felt urgent. Somewhere between 44 and 62 percent of women report this during perimenopause, and a lot of them get told it's stress.

Sticky sheets, racing thoughts, and 2 a.m. wakeups—summer sleep can feel impossible in perimenopause. This guide shares cooling bedroom tweaks, lifestyle shifts, and evidence-backed tips for better sleep in South Shore humidity.