I was excited to see this quote recently in a magazine, highlighting the need for women to adopt a holistic approach to managing their (peri)menopause and that HRT (whilst effective) is not always suitable for every woman. Taking a holistic approach makes so much sense to me as every woman’s transition through this phase is …
As a woman in Perimenopause (or beyond) you know first hand that this transition period is more than just the physical changes that occur. It’s coupled with psychological factors that also arise during this life stage. It’s very common that you’ll experience one or more of the following 👉 Feel confronted with your beliefs and …
Perimenopause can often feel like an upward climb. It is repeatedly misunderstood with many women not even realising they’re in this phase til they start having changes in their menstrual cycle. But Perimenopause is so much more than that. In fact, Perimenopause is often identified by the mental and emotional changes brought on by fluctuating …
3 things I’ve learnt in my Perimenopause journey so far Read More »
You might not know looking at this photo, but in that moment I was in TERRIFIED! This photo was taken several years ago ( my boys are now 8 & 10) and this was the first time I was biking with both of them at the same time. So many ‘what if’ thoughts & scenario’s …
One of the most common (and often misdiagnosed or dismissed) symptom of Perimenopause is anxiety. If you are experiencing anxiety it’s likely affecting your social life and relationships. You actively avoid certain people or situations (sound familiar?). So you’re not going to like the answer that I’m going to offer. Actually, if you are experiencing …
The short answer is YES! Even without putting your life stage into the equation, you and I both know that when we’re stressed we act and feel differently. Our moods fluctuate, we lose sleep and sometimes it affects our periods. These symptoms are a result of increased cortisol (the stress hormone) which affects the balance …
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