Fortify your 40s
Joan’s signature Perimenopause talk will give you an insight into the changes that start to occur in the body beginning in your 40s. You may not start to experience symptoms until later, but how you look after your body in your 40s can have an impact on how your body experiences the Perimenopause and the symptoms you may experience. In this instance, knowledge is key in future proofing your body for the life phase every woman lives through.
The official definition of the Menopause is the point at which you haven’t had a period for a 12 full months. To get to this point, your body will have gone through a rollercoaster ride of fluctuating hormones, and this is this period is called the Perimenopause. Perimenopause for some can last up to 10 years and brings with it a huge range of symptoms affecting every part and body system.
The symptoms can come at a time when life is busy - managing children, looking after parents, building your career or a different plate to spin and managing changing hormones during all of this as well can become overwhelming.
Many women think they are too young for this to be happening to them and they can sometimes be misguided and given antidepressants because they feel unable to manage to busy world around them. Antidepressants are generally not the answer to this feeling of overwhelm that has started to take over their day.
Being more aware of the symptoms that are related to the perimenopause, and there are plenty, can help you manage them with small changes in lifestyle habits and routines.
Hormone replacement therapy can also help the overwhelm sensation and knowing what symptoms to monitor and check in with can be helpful to discuss with your GP if you go for further help.
