Perimenopause is being given a rebrand: Meet ‘cougar puberty’
Women on TikTok are calling perimenopause ‘cougar puberty’. Here’s why
- Women on social media are popularizing the term 'cougar puberty' to describe perimenopause, a transitional period before menopause.
- Perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition, marks the body's natural shift towards the end of reproductive years, typically in a woman's mid-forties.
- Symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes, which some women liken to a 'second puberty'.
- TikTok users have shared videos endorsing 'cougar puberty' as a more accurate and relatable name for the experience.
- The term is gaining traction as it resonates with women who feel the symptoms are akin to a reverse or second puberty, with some also applying it to menopause itself.