06/11/2026
As a girl, I recall myself and my other classmates being taken into a class separate from the boys and being told to prepare myself for puberty. I was told this big change was about to occur, and that once said change happened that was that. No one, I repeat: NO ONE, told me that there would ever be another round of change. I never agreed to this second round, and was only told about puberty.
I was never told about perimenopause and honestly the only reason I know what I know is because I went into pelvic floor therapy. Had I pursued my childhood dream of being a famous actress/Ariel from the Little Mermaid, I am guessing I would still be in the dark. Even though I feel “prepared,” I talk to multiple patients a day who had no idea perimenopause/menopause was a thing. Most people assume they can’t do anything about it. Others are being bombarded with ads and influencers who promise their supplement protocol/wellness plan/essential oils regiment/hormone balancing collagen boosting facial mask will cure them of experiencing the symptoms of perimenopause.
While there can be benefits to different dietary changes or supplements, there is no one size fits all approach for perimenopause. Please try to find a provider that has some evidence based training in menopause. Different organizations can help you find someone to work with such as: The Menopause Society ISSWSH
Help is out there, you are not alone because no one told us about any of this 💩
(This is for educational purposes only. This is not medical advice)
