IRREGULAR PERIODS
Irregular periods are a hallmark of perimenopause and often one of the first symptoms that women notice. These irregularities can manifest as changes in the timing of periods (for example, late one month, early the next), variations in the duration of menstruation, or fluctuations in flow (ranging from spotting to heavy bleeding). In short, perimenopause […]
FATIGUE
Experiencing fatigue during perimenopause and menopause is incredibly common, affecting 3 out of 4 women, and it’s often one of the first symptoms reported. This isn’t just ordinary tiredness—it’s an overwhelming exhaustion your feel in every bone of your body, leaving you constantly thinking about when you can take a nap or struggling to make […]
INSOMNIA / SLEEP DISTRURBANCES
Are you wide awake at 2 a.m., tossing and turning? Or maybe you’re reading this when you should be fast asleep, wondering why rest feels so elusive. You’re not alone. During perimenopause and menopause, sleep disturbances are common, with nearly 80% of menopausal women reporting difficulty sleeping. These issues include trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, […]
BRAIN FOG & TROUBLE FOCUSING
We’ve all had those moments—misplacing our phone, losing track of where we set down our coffee, or drawing a blank on someone’s name just as we’re about to introduce them. These little lapses are just part of being human. But when they start happening more often—like losing your place in a conversation or walking into […]
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND OTHER MOOD DISTRUBANCES
Mood disturbances are extremely common during perimenopause and menopause, with 1 in 2 women experiencing changes in mood. These can range from increased irritability and mood swings to clinical anxiety and depression. As a woman enters perimenopause, she has a heightened risk of anxiety and depression, even if she never has had mental health concerns. […]
HOT FLASHES & NIGHT SWEATS
Up to 80% of women experience hot flashes during perimenopause but every experience can be different. It may (or may not) involve: Why does it happen? While exact mechanisms are still uncertain, it is clear that declining estrogen plays a major part. As estrogen levels reduce, the hypothalamus (the part of the brain the regulates […]
DYSPAREUNIA (PAINFUL SEX)
If sex has become uncomfortable or even painful during perimenpause or menopause, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Around 60% of postmenopausal women experience discomfort during intercourse, yet it’s rarely talked about. The pain can be either superficial (for example a burning or rubbing sensation) or deeper pain with penetration, or a combination of […]
VAGINAL ATROPHY (DRYNESS/ IRRITATION/ ITCHING):
The symptoms of vaginal atrophy can be persistent, embarrassing and downright frustrating: no matter how much you shift in your seat or cross and uncross your legs, relief stays just out of reach. Vaginal atrophy can also be responsible for pain during urination or sex. If this sounds familiar, it’s not surprising: up to 40% […]
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS & MENOPAUSE
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) might sound like a inconvenience—but let’s not downplay how painful they can be and they can lead to something more serious if it spread upward toward the kidney. UTIs are a common cause of delirium (temporary confusion) which increases risk of falls and potential injury (particularly in osteoporotic women). Frequennt UTIs […]
