Can Perimenopause Cause Air Hunger? The Two Are Linked, Experts Say

miniseries/E+/Getty ImagesYou’re just walking through the grocery store or at dinner with a friend, and suddenly you’re out of breath. What gives? You didn’t even do anything! If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and dealing with other symptoms of perimenopause, it could be that you’re experiencing oxygen hunger. That sensation of being out of breath or unable to get a deep breath in can feel really scary, especially if you’ve never heard that perimenopause might be behind it all.So, we chatted with a menopause expert about why this happens, when to bring it up with your doctor, and more.What is