Heart palpatations are normal for perimenopause and menopause from what I've read. I have heart racing that started from perimenopause 5yrs. ago. If your heart rate goes up and stays like that for hours (like a constant pounding or like you're sprinting and you're just sitting still) talk to your doctor about getting on a low dose blood pressure medication that also controls heart rate. They told me it was all in my head but when my heart rate kept going up everytime I was in the doc's office they finally helped me with Atenolol. Good luck
