Dizziness

How to track

• When logging dizziness, note the type (spinning, lightheaded), severity, duration, and any triggers like sudden movements or specific times of day. Also, track other symptoms that occur at the same time, such as hot flashes, anxiety, or palpitations, to help identify patterns.

Common context

Dizziness is a common but often unsettling symptom of perimenopause. Fluctuating estrogen can impact the inner ear's balance system (vestibular system) and affect blood pressure, leading to these sensations.

What to bring to a clinician

• Bring a log of your dizziness episodes, including frequency, severity, and triggers. Note any correlation with your menstrual cycle, sleep patterns, or other symptoms. This data can help your clinician differentiate between hormone-related dizziness and other potential causes.

References

• Vestibular migraine may be an important cause of dizziness/vertigo in perimenopausal period
• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Risk Factors Unique to Perimenopausal Women