How long does menopause fatigue last?
There isn’t one fixed timeline. Here at Alloy, we describe menopause fatigue as a symptom that typically lasts through the menopausal transition, often starting in perimenopause. Since perimenopause often lasts about 4 to 7 years, and menopause symptoms overall can last roughly 2 to 10 years, fatigue can come and go over a pretty long stretch, though the timing varies a lot from person to person.
A lot depends on what’s driving it. If your fatigue is tied to hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, or waking up to pee, it may ease as those symptoms get under better control. You can read more on our fatigue symptom page and in our guide to what menopause fatigue is.
If the tiredness is persistent, severe, or feels out of proportion, it’s worth getting checked out, because thyroid problems, anemia, depression, diabetes, certain medications, and other health issues can also cause fatigue. And if poor sleep from hot flashes or night sweats is part of the picture, here at Alloy we offer treatment options for those symptoms, including the Estradiol Patch and Estradiol Pill.
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