24/02/2024
🌸 Navigating the unpredictability of perimenopause 🌺
🌼 Let’s talk about something half the population go through but often isn’t discussed openly and mystifies most of us who are making our way through it - Perimenopause! 🚺✨
I’ve been on this journey myself and it’s a rollercoaster. 🎢 If you’re wondering whether you’re in perimenopause, here are a few signs that might be help:
1️⃣ Irregular Periods: Oh, the unpredictability! Your once regular cycle will turn into a bit of a surprise party. 🎉🩸Often you will find your cycles will initially become shorter and then lengthen and much more sporadic. It is also common to bleed for longer as women will ovulate twice in a cycle and the periods will arrive on top of each other.
2️⃣ Hot Flashes: Feeling the heat? Literally! 🔥 That sudden warmth is definitely a perimenopause trademark. 🌡️😅 For some women these are mild and hardly noticeable. For others they can be debilitating, affecting their concentration, sleep, moods, relationships and the list goes on....
3️⃣ Sleep Struggles: Insomnia, night sweats - you sleep routine is playing hard to get. 😴🌙
4️⃣ Mood Swings: One minute you’re on cloud nine, the next feeling a bit down. It can be hard to embrace the rollercoaster of emotions but try to recognise it and give yourself grace. 🎭💖
5️⃣ Changes in Libido: Many women wonder, “Where did it go?” 😟⁉️ The vaginal dryness due to the lower oestrogen levels can make s*x different and perhaps less enjoyable than before.
Remember, we’re all unique, and our journeys are different. It’s okay to seek support, whether it’s from friends, family, or health professionals. 💕💪 Perimenopause symptoms last on average for 7 years so let’s try to embrace this phase of life with open hearts and a sense of humor! 😄🌸 There is more information about perimenopause available on my website. Link is in the bio!
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