Natural Health: I'm perimenopausal and have gum disease 

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My dentist says I have gum disease, which came as a shock as I take great care of my teeth. I’m also peri-menopausal, which leaves me feeling tired most of the time. What can I do?

Most information about menopausal changes tends to focus on hot flushes or night sweats and mood swings when a wide range of surprising symptoms, including gum disease, are associated with this significant hormonal shift.