How to Manage Perimenopause: Find Relief, Clarity & Support
- Cindy Fehr
- Jun 17
- 2 min read
You’re mid-conversation, and suddenly you feel like you’re in the Sahara Desert… but only on your face. Or maybe you’re staring down a chocolate bar you absolutely need to survive. Welcome to perimenopause, the hormonal rollercoaster you didn’t buy a ticket for.
Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, typically begins in your 40's (sometimes earlier). During this time, your hormone levels—particularly estrogen—fluctuate unpredictably. Your ovaries are still working, but they’ve decided to hit snooze some mornings. The result? Irregular periods, mood swings, hot flashes, and sleep disruptions.
What’s Happening to My Body?
Your Periods Get Funky
One month, it’s a no-show; the next, it’s a week-long extravaganza. Estrogen fluctuations mean your cycles can shorten, lengthen, or arrive with a surprise party’s unpredictability.
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
Your internal thermostat becomes temperamental. One moment you’re freezing; the next, you’re fanning yourself with yesterday’s mail. A fun fact: It’s your body responding to hormonal chaos.
Mood Swings & Brain Fog
Hormones impact neurotransmitters like serotonin. Cue the emotional whiplash—tears over commercials and forgetting why you walked into a room.
Sleep Disturbances
Night sweats paired with stress can make restful sleep feel like a myth. It’s not you; it’s your hormones.
What You Can Do
Focus on lifestyle tweaks: prioritize exercise, balanced nutrition, hydration, and stress management. Talk to a healthcare provider about options like hormone therapy or supplements to help you navigate this phase.
Remember, you’re not alone—this hormonal limbo is a shared experience. Find humour in the journey (yes, even those hot flashes). Perimenopause isn’t forever, and there’s light (and cooler temperatures) on the other side!
Want help decoding your symptoms? Book a consult—we speak fluent hormone.
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