Perimenopause is a season of profound transition — hormonally, physically, and emotionally. For many women, it’s a time of growth, reflection, and redefinition. But for others, it can reawaken struggles with body image, food, and control that may have felt long resolved. Emerging research shows that perimenopause is a vulnerable period for both the development and recurrence of disordered eating . This is not about vanity or a lack of willpower — it’s about complex biological