Nothing to Fear Menopause is Here
It can be tricky with or without the facts. Media, marketing, influencers, endorsers, organizations need funding et cetera, which may mean information leans towards supporting different brands, ideas, views and products for financial gain. Also Google with caution. I continue to be a student of science, preferring to read scientific evidence, factual papers and studies. Another ‘fly in the ornament’ could be finding a good health professional who you gel with.
Menopause
One year after your last period is a common definition. You may not have regular periods. Many women have their ovaries removed for various reasons. Basically it’s when we no longer have ovaries or our eggs have left the building.
I have to admit there was no defining champagne popping cork moment when I had my last period. I truthfully can’t even remember.
Natural
No denying menopause is natural. In many ways like wrinkles (people seem to have less these days!) Declining hormones effect our body in numerous ways. Sometimes resulting in debilitating symptoms impacting women’s lives. Occasionally women tell me they’ve experienced no symptoms at all, which is great. I applaud those who sail through with the greatest of ease. We’re all different.
HRT could be viewed in the same way as taking supplements. For example I’m prone to be deficient in iron, therefore I take an iron supplement. As a result my fatigue and low energy is kept at bay.
The Infamous Three
Oestrogen, testosterone, progesterone, produced in our ovaries, go into our bloodstream effecting every cell in our body. The very reason menopause has an abundance of symptoms.
The media
Around twenty years ago HRT had such a bad press via the media. Thankfully science has made progress similar to technology. “False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long…” Charles Robert Darwin
Had She Arrived (perimenopause)
My heavy sporadic periods came and went along with stomach cramps. Neither plagued me in my younger years. I pushed on. She’d arrived! I was experiencing perimenopause, but didn’t recognise the signs.
Meanwhile, a friend and I chatted about her hot flashes. She obviously got the memo, however there are many more symptoms.
Common Symptoms – Newson health uk
- brain fog
- anxiety
- low libido
- memory problems
- low mood
- depression
- joint pain
- tired/low energy
- difficulty sleeping
- hot flashes
- weight gain
- headaches
- bloating
- low motivation
- night sweats
- irritability
- difficulty concentrating
- mood swings
- feeling tense
- lack of interest
- feeling nervous
Not so common symptoms – newson health uk
- dry eyes
- dry mouth
- burning mouth
- gum soreness
- tinnitus
- dizziness
- shortness of breath
- IBS
- restless legs syndrome
- heartburn
Dry eyes, an irritating symptom I suffered from. A feeling of grit in my eyes, causing redness. It’s much improved, however I have mild eye drops from my local pharmacy and use as and when.
More than HRT
Menopause is much more than HRT. It’s lifestyle choices, well-being, exercise, what we eat, drink. Also a holistic approach. It’s not a one size fits all.
I’d agree with a great friend ‘strongevity’ is the key. Making informed choices to be your very best self.
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