The number of physical and psychological changes we have to go through as we enter the menopause is phenomenal. Each and every one of us is different, and yet there is no question that the issues can be life changing.
What is more, the perimenopause can strike at a time of life when additional stresses can be peaking, for example managing busy careers or businesses or we could be looking after elderly parents, or maybe children are heading off to university or returning and looking for a loan from the bank of Mum and Dad to buy their first home. These life-affecting events, coupled with potential marriage or partnership break-ups and a whole host of other things, it is no wonder the hormonal changes can be ramped up to extreme.
Most of us have heard of some of the affects, which can include:
• Stress
• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Difficulty sleeping
• Low mood or anxiety
• Reduced sex drive (libido) and
• Problems with memory and concentration.
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All of which can affect our confidence at home, at work and when socialising.