Yep. As periods wax and wane [peri menopause] because hormones rise and fall, all kinds of symptoms may appear.
As oestrogen levels drop muscles may become lax = aches and pains. Also the body may become dry: inside and out; skin, scalp, deep in the ears, eyes, nostrils, vagina

it's The Change, does what it says on the tin.
Do a test - it is very unliklely that you are pregnant and why worry if a test can show a negative result? Without you will continue to worry.
Browse round. Make notes.
