Perimenopause
Perimenopause was not something I planned to become well versed in, yet here we are.
Like many women, my journey began with a quiet sense that something was off. Subtle at first, then impossible to ignore. Changes in sleep, mood, energy, focus, and confidence that did not come with a neat instruction manual.
This page is a place to talk openly about my experience of perimenopause. The confusing bits, the frustrating bits, the moments that made me laugh, and the ones that made me stop and reassess how I was living. I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to share what I am learning, what has helped me, and what I wish I had known sooner.
I have chosen to take bio-identical HRT and I am happy to talk openly about that decision. If you are interested, I also share information about accessing it on prescription in the UK, so you can have informed conversations with your GP or healthcare provider.
I regularly share updates, insights, and pieces to camera on social media, where I talk candidly about how this journey is unfolding in real time. It feels important to show the reality, not just the highlight reel.
Longer term, I would love to create space for conversation. Online chats, a private community, and even in-person coffees with other perimenopausal and menopausal women. A chance to share experiences, reduce overwhelm, and remind each other that we are not doing this alone.
If there is appetite, I am very much game.
Next, we can drop in your top five practical tips, shape a softer call to action, or map this page into a hub that links to social, workshops, and future community plans.
My Top 5 Tips for Perimenopause... so far!
Tip 1: Get Curious and Educate Yourself
Tip 3: Advocate for Yourself and Explore Your Options
Tip 1: Get Curious and Educate Yourself
Perimenopause can feel confusing largely because many of us are under-informed when it begins. Symptoms often appear gradually and inconsistently, making them easy to dismiss. Learning what is happening hormonally gives you clarity, reassurance, and language to describe your experience.
Read books, listen to podcasts, and follow trusted voices, but do not feel you need to absorb everything. Take what resonates and leave the rest. Education is not about perfection, it is about understanding your body well enough to work with it rather than against it. Knowledge builds confidence and helps you feel less alone.
Tip 2: Track Your Symptoms and Patterns
Tip 3: Advocate for Yourself and Explore Your Options
Tip 1: Get Curious and Educate Yourself
Perimenopause is rarely predictable. Symptoms can change from month to month and show up in unexpected ways. Tracking what you experience helps you spot patterns and trust your own observations.
This can be as simple as notes on your phone. Pay attention to sleep, mood, energy, anxiety, cycle changes, and physical symptoms. Over time, this creates a clearer picture of what is happening in your body. It is especially useful when speaking with your GP or discussing treatment options. Tracking is not about control, it is about awareness and self-compassion.
Tip 3: Advocate for Yourself and Explore Your Options
Tip 3: Advocate for Yourself and Explore Your Options
Tip 3: Advocate for Yourself and Explore Your Options
Many women leave appointments feeling unheard or dismissed. Preparing for these conversations matters. Bring your symptom notes, ask questions, and do not be afraid to seek clarity or a second opinion.
I chose bio-identical HRT after researching my options and having informed conversations with my GP. It is not right for everyone, but it is worth understanding. You deserve care that reflects your experience and your needs. Advocating for yourself is not about being difficult, it is about being informed and confident in what you ask for.
Tip 4: Support Your Nervous System
Tip 5: Talk About It and Find Your People
Tip 3: Advocate for Yourself and Explore Your Options
Perimenopause places extra pressure on your nervous system, often increasing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Supporting it first makes everything else feel more manageable.
This does not require drastic changes. Gentle movement, breathwork, grounding rituals, time outside, and proper rest can make a significant difference. This stage of life is not about pushing harder. It is about listening more closely. When your nervous system feels supported, sleep, mood, and decision-making often improve, creating a steadier foundation for everything else.
Tip 5: Talk About It and Find Your People
Tip 5: Talk About It and Find Your People
Tip 5: Talk About It and Find Your People
Perimenopause can feel isolating if you carry it alone. Talking openly about your experience reduces shame and overwhelm and helps normalise what you are going through.
I share my journey regularly on social media because visibility matters. Hearing real stories helps cut through the noise and reminds us we are not alone. I am also exploring online chats, private communities, and in-person coffees to create space for shared conversation. Connection and shared experience can be just as powerful as any single piece of advice.
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