Just relating to the perimenopausal thing...no one tells you that you get pimples & sore breasts for 2 out of 4 weeks, just like when you first started up. Then there's the overwhelming urge to SLEEP 12hrs/day for 2 weeks prior to the period which you don't know you're gonna get 'cause it's not the clockwork 28 days anymore. It's just a never ending steam of surprises...can't wait for the hot flashes!!! Tried pasting an "eek" face here but I haven't mastered the technique yet.