How to track vertigo during perimenopause
Log dizziness episodes, triggers, and patterns to discuss with your healthcare provider.
Vertigo and dizziness can occur during perimenopause. Because these symptoms have many possible causes, tracking helps you and your provider understand your specific pattern.
Distinguishing types of dizziness
When logging, note which description fits best:
- Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- Lightheadedness
- Feeling off-balance
- Feeling faint
What to log for each episode
- Type of dizziness (spinning, lightheaded, etc.).
- Duration and severity (0-10 scale).
- Position when it started (lying, sitting, standing, moving).
- Context: recent food/fluid intake, sleep, stress, cycle day.
Triggers to note
- Sudden head movements
- Standing up quickly
- Looking up
- Hot environments
- Skipped meals
When to flag for immediate attention
Track episodes, but seek prompt care if dizziness is accompanied by sudden severe headache, vision changes, difficulty speaking, or loss of consciousness.
Pattern review
After a week of tracking, look for:
- Most common type of dizziness
- Consistent triggers
- Correlation with sleep or cycle timing
What this page is / isn't
This page explains symptom tracking. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.