Menopause and perimenopause can affect sleep, mood, concentration, temperature regulation, energy, and relationships. Those experiences deserve real medical attention, not jokes about women becoming difficult.
There is no single correct way to navigate this chapter. Some people use hormone therapy, some do not, and many combine medical care with nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, community, and spiritual practices.
This article is general commentary, not medical advice. The smartest move is to track symptoms, ask direct questions, and find a licensed clinician who takes the whole picture seriously.