In this episode we meet Avril. She had her first menopausal symptom in her early 40’s when she experienced a profound bout of insomnia. She didn’t understand why, as there appeared to be no particular cause, but now, looking back, she recognizes the timing and relates it to the start of perimenopause.
She never did experience the most common symptom of hot flashes, but she did end up in a severe clinical depression that she was totally unprepared for, as well as regular anxiety attacks.
The worst symptom that started in her late 40s and continues to this day is a loss of libido, which she continues to find distressful. Despite being open about it, and seeking help, including from a specialty clinic, nothing has really ever helped.
On the plus side, while she wonders what would have been different if she had received menopausal hormone therapy, Avril enjoys being older particularly because she finds herself more balanced and much less concerned with others’ opinions of her.
Menopause Insomnia
Menopause and insomnia, as well as other sleep problems can appear as single symptoms, or can start as a result of other symptoms like night sweats. Improving your sleep quality starts with having a good sleep environment. There are many simple adjustments that you can try in your own home.
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Menopause Sexuality & Sexual Changes
Changing hormone levels during the menopausal transition can have an impact on a woman’s sexuality. While these changes can be challenging to manage, there are lots of ways to help and get you back to enjoying intimacy.
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Menopause Stories
Am I In Menopause? PROJECT is a platform for radically honest storytelling that gives a voice to diverse individuals experiencing struggles with midlife women's health.
We’ve identified asked a selected group of individuals and asked them to participate in this a project so they can in which they share stories about their personal experiences with menopause symptoms. We hope that through this project of shared storytelling it will help us all learn more what’s happening to our bodies, give us tools and information that we can use for our own self-care, and remind us that we are not alone.
Am I in menopause? PROJECT uses personal shared stories to:
• Give hope to women who are struggling with menopause
• Normalize menopause experiences
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• Showcase women’s courage in the face of this midlife journey
• And most importantly reassure women that they are not alone and that there is a way through
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Struggling with Menopause or Perimenipause Symptoms?
If you are a person aged 35 - 55 experiencing sudden hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, rage, depression, insomnia, anxiety, vaginal dryness, memory loss or any of the 35+ known symptoms of the menopause transition, you are in the right place.
Herstasis® Health is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to providing the latest evidence-based research to people in plain language so they can learn, make informed choices, and advocate for their own menopause health.
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Menopause Symptoms and Tips:
Herstasis Health is your go-to source for evidence-based information on the menopausal transition. Learn about the potential causes, all known symptoms, and various menopause treatment options including hormone replacement therapy. Get the latest menopause symptoms tips and advice so you can make informed choices about your menopausal health today!
Are you in need of quality care from a menopause health professional, but feeling let down by your current provider or lacking one altogether?
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) offers a valuable resource to help you find a qualified menopause clinician who is right for you.
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9 июн 2023
