I think I might be in perimenopause. I'm having some of the symptoms (cycle is shortening, periods are heavier and more painful, night sweats). Has anyone else experienced this, and what did you do about it? The night sweats in particular are really bothering me. My GYN is on maternity leave for a few months so I'm not sure what the next step (if anything) would be. Do I get my hormone levels tested - and by who? I don't know anything about hormone replacement therapy and don't think I'd do it anyway - I just kind of want to know if this is definitely perimenopause and if there are other things I could do to help minimize the night sweats. I am otherwise healthy.