Master your Hormones & Maximise your Health in Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond
EMBRACE YOUR PERIMENOPAUSE TRANSFORMATION WITH CONFIDENCE
Most women have been told very little about what to expect in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond.
It is really no wonder that I see so many women, in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s who are confused by the changes happening to their bodies. Until very recently, you may not have heard the term Perimenopause, despite struggling with one or many of its 34+ possible signs and symptoms such as mood changes, anxiety, insomnia, and unexplained weight gain.
You may have thought… “I’m too young to be in Menopause!”, or “I’m still having periods so it can’t be Menopause!” Well, Perimenopause and Menopause are NOT the same thing, although they are often lumped under the same umbrella, incorrectly.
Perimenopause is the 2-10 years BEFORE Menopause. Menopause is really a one-day event, marked by 12 consecutive months without a period. After that, you are considered Post- Menopausal (from a hormonal/ reproductive perspective).
The hormonal shifts happening behind the scenes will be different at different stages throughout the Perimenopausal Transition to Menopause and can contribute to a vast array of physical and emotional symptoms. It can be a challenging time and it can impact your health, happiness, and confidence during one of the most demanding times of your life - Midlife.
But…It does NOT have to be this way for you!
With the right guidance, strategies, and support you can EMBRACE Perimenopause, Menopause, and, The Second Half of Your Life with THRIVING Health, Renewed Confidence, and Longevity.
Perimenopause Involves a Recalibration of your Body and Your Brain
Think of Perimenopause as a Second Puberty in reverse, as your ovaries wind down and you adjust to a new, much lower level of ovarian hormones in Menopause (defined as 12 consecutive months without a period), and beyond.
·Every woman’s experience of the Perimenopausal Transition to Menopause is unique however, the potential impact of fluctuating and declining levels of Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone can affect your whole body and mind. It can also influence the intricate balance of other hormones in your body including Thyroid hormones, Cortisol, and Insulin.
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Changes to your menstrual cycle - frequency, length & duration; Irregular periods, heavier periods, increased pain
Unexplained weight gain i(especially central abdominal)Breast tenderness, swelling, soreness
New onset Headaches/ Migraines/ dizziness
Fatigue/lack of energy
Digestive complaints ie. bloating; changes to bowel habits
Joint and Muscular pain
Changes to libido
Bloating and Fluid Retention
Itching skin (pruritis); sensation of crawling, tingling, prickly skin (paresthesia).
Skin changes: dryness, flaking, oiliness. acne, redness, Rosacea, thinning, easy bruising
Changes to hair - dry, brittle, thinning, baldness
Burning mouth
Increased allergies
Increased sensitivity or intolerance to caffeine and alcohol
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Overheating, Hot Flushes/ Flashes, Night Sweats
Increased Perspiration; body odour
Heart Palpitations; irregular heartbeat
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Urinary Incontinence, increased frequency.
Vaginal Dryness, decreased lubrication
Changes to libido
Increased incidence of UTI’s
Bladder changes - leakage, urgency, needing to urinate during the night
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Brain fog, reduced ability to concentrate
Impaired memory
Increased PMS
Anxiety, mood swings, irritability, anger, rage
Panic Attacks
Low Mood/ Depression
Reduced ability to manage stress
Sleep Disturbances/ Insomnia (especially waking between 2-4am)
Reduced motivation
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Hypertension
Elevated Cholesterol/ Triglycerides
Obesity
Cardiovascular Disease
Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Fatty Liver
Get the help you need to alleviate symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause
Protect Your Future Health in this ‘Critical Window of Opportunity’
Hormonal changes during Perimenopause, Menopause, and Midlife in general can increase your vulnerability to the onset of chronic, degenerative health problems in the future, especially those affecting your heart brain, and bones. These include:
Heart Disease
Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis
Autoimmune Conditions
Depression
Dementia and Alzeimers
Inflammatory Diseases
