Kathryn

Joint pain is one of the many many symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, but if we know what are the best supplements for menopause joint pain, we can really help with making things a little better. Does this sound like you? One of your joints hurt. This could be you hip, your, knee, your spine, even your […]

Table of Contents Menopause Brain Fog What a huge pain in the backside menopause brain fog is. I am not going to sugarcoat this one ladies, it’s a b**ch. The feeling that you might be going insane, being too afraid to tell anyone how you feel, and looking like a complete tool in front of

I understand that the topic of perimenopause affecting work can be a sensitive and personal subject. I work for an ex-military company where 99% of the company is male.  The last thing I need is my bloody estrogen plummeting in an already testosterone-filled environment, but here we are. If I am being really honest when

Contents of Fighting Menopause Fatigue Fighting menopause fatigue is a huge issue for me. I am on HRT and I must admit the fatigue is not as bad as it was but oh my, can it get me right in the chops when I least expect it. There is a running joke in my house

Menopause in your forties?! But menopause only starts in your fifties right? Wrong!  As a woman who was perimenopausal from 38 and was only diagnosed at 44, I can tell you that I fully expect to be done with menopause by 50 (OK this may be wishful thinking, but still) This will have its upside

What exactly is a hot flush/flash? Hot flushes are a common symptom of menopause experienced by many women. They are characterized by sudden feelings of heat, often accompanied by sweating, flushing, and a rapid heartbeat. In short, they suck! Hot flushes can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes and can be uncomfortable,

OK let’s talk about menopause and anxiety.  This was easily the most debilitating symptom I had (and sometimes still have) Anxiety shows up in so many different ways and it takes no prisoners.  This can show up as a general unease, a weird feeling of dread, suddenly fear of things you were not afraid of

Perimenopause Symptom Checker Top 20 Having a perimenopause symptom checker really helped me when I kept wondering, “Am I menopausal? So I thought it was time to create one which included the symptoms that not everyone likes to talk about. These are 20 of the most common symptoms you will come across during perimenopause and