Women's Health/Menopause

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Let’s talk for a minute. If you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, just know that you’re stepping into a new chapter, and no one really prepares us for it. There isn’t enough clear or scientific studies on information about treatments to regulate hormone’s. And that leaves a lot of us women wondering, “is this normal?” or “what is happening to my body?”

The truth is, the more we understand what’s going on, the better we can care for ourselves. However, personally, I have struggled over 10 years with perimenopause, and menopause symptoms. It is draining, physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Let me tell you a little about my own journey.

Mine started around 2015, and at the time, I had absolutely no clue what was happening. I thought I was just tired. Overworked. Burned out. Then perimenopause showed up without warning — before I even knew what perimenopause was.

My periods went completely rogue. Heavy. Long. Unpredictable. I’m talking washing-machine-on-the-final-rinse heavy, lasting 8 to 10 days sometimes. Hot flashes hadn’t arrived yet, but the hunger? Oh wow. I felt like I could eat a full meal and immediately start looking for snacks.

At 5’4” and 180 pounds, I remember thinking, “Is my body messing with me right now?” If you’ve felt confused, frustrated, or betrayed by your own body — you’re not alone. And let me say this clearly: you are not broken.

Please be gentle with yourself. You deserve love, patience, and real self-care as your body finds its new balance.

And the fatigue? Whew. It stuck to me like a phone on 1% battery when you’re nowhere near a charger. My hormones were all over the place, and my body decided to do its own thing. So I started making small changes.

Navigating Menopause: A Personal Journey

I swapped coffee, cookies, and chocolate for black tea and herbal teas like chamomile, mint, and green tea. I added roasted almonds and nuts (which turned out to be pretty great), and I stopped forcing myself to eat huge meals every day. Adding salads and lighter meals actually helped more than I expected.

Menopause can feel like a rollercoaster — no question. But when we talk about it, support each other, and even laugh through the hard parts, it becomes a little easier to handle.

That’s why I started this blog. I want to share with you , some of the things that helped me. I also want to share some insights on possible health issues that can manifest mostly due to hormonal changes during menopause. Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease are a few. The culprit? low estrogen plays a big role in weight gain, belly fat, exhaustion, and brain fog which links to diabetes and hypertension to name a few. Understanding your body and what works can be empowering instead of scary. Click the link below for more insight on menopause: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21841-menopause

If my story makes you smile, nod your head, or feel seen and understood, then it’s a good start. Just remember this: you are not walking this road alone. We’re in this together, one step at a time.

With love,
Your sister in this journey 💛