Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause when a woman’s hormone centre (the hypothalamus) begins to decrease certain activity triggering a cascade effect that ultimately leads to a reduction in oestrogen. This can cause a range of symptoms, including hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes including anxiety, sleep issues and vaginal dryness.
Summer is vivacious, she is bold, she is on fire. Autumn is wilting, she is transitioning, she craves.
Sound familiar?
Just as the seasons do, our hormones change throughout our cycle, influencing our mood, energy, skin, sleep, and metabolism. Tuning in to our menstrual cycle and adapting our food, exercise, and social commitments to match the ‘season’ of our cycle equals hormonal harmony. Wouldn’t you want an umbrella if you went outside during a storm?
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