Perimenopause
Over 40? Any of this sound familiar?
Weight gain
Hormonal fluctuations
Mood swings
Sleep disruptions
Hot flushes
Lack of energy
Brain fog
Changes in libido
Increased hayfever & allergies
‘Drying up’
Migraines
Irregular cycles
Night Sweats
…then you’re probably in perimenopause.
Let’s talk about it…
Whilst I sometimes lament a new wrinkle or the loss of that youthful glow - I truly believe getting older is a blessing that too few of us get to experience. And menopause is a stage of our lives that should be celebrated.
HOWEVER it’s the 10+ years BEFORE menopause that causes us ladies the most grief - Perimenopause.
51% of our population will go through perimenopause and some (if not all) of the symptoms above. Yet, the symptoms surrounding (peri)menopause are often swept under the rug, or worse, disregarded by health professionals- leaving you feeling helpless and ‘stuck’ with the cards you’ve been dealt.
Well, I want to shout it from the rooftops - this does NOT have to be your reality. You don’t need to suffer in silence, accepting your symptoms are just ‘how you are now’ or a terrible phase of life you have to suffer through. Awful symptoms are COMMON - but not NORMAL.
Our 40’s & 50’s are a time when we should feel amazing. We have more wisdom, confidence, independence and grace for ourselves. No longer ruled by a hormonal cycle - we gain back our freedom. There’s a reason many cultures celebrate menopause as a rite of passage - the birth of the ‘wise woman’. Let’s be honest - if it wasn’t for the terrible reputation of menopause & it’s long list of symptoms - we may well look forward to it.
We should still have the ENERGY and VITALITY to enjoy this amazing season of life.
I want every woman - regardless of her age - to have a lust for life. We all deserve it.
How do we do this? By looking after our health before and during perimenopause.
