3 TIPS TO PROBLEM FREE PERI-MENOPAUSE
In the last few months, it's come to my attention how little understanding women have of peri-menopause- which makes me sad! When you don't know what's going on with your body, it's hard to tune into the changes or know how to support your body. This leads to this time of life being dreaded and feared. It doesn't have to be that way!
WHAT DEFINES PERI-MENOPAUSE?
Peri-menopause is the time leading up to menopause, which is the complete cessation of the menstrual cycle.
WHAT IS HAPPENING DURING PERI-MENOPAUSE?
In peri-menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels start to decrease and ovulating eventually stops. This begins as early as the late thirties.
Progesterone decreases gradually but estrogen can have big swings. The gradual decline of hormones can create some minor discomfort but when they really become problematic is when they are imbalanced. But you don't necessarily have to experience unpleasant symptoms in peri-menopause. Tracking your hormones and supporting your levels with lifestyle changes and natural products will go a long way with making this season of life better!
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM IN PERI-MENOPAUSE?
There isn't a clear defining moment when you cross from pre-menopause to peri-menopause. However when you transition from regular ovulation to more sporadic or infrequent ovulation, that's your first clue that you have moved to this phase. Why do I say that's the first clue? Because you can stop ovulating and continue to have regular cycles so if you aren't tracking ovulation, you might have no symptoms and not even know you are in peri-menopause! As estrogen starts to dip and soar, you might notice other things like irregular periods, heavier bleeding, insomnia, vaginal dryness and hot flashes.
WHAT DEFINES PERI-MENOPAUSE?
Peri-menopause is the time leading up to menopause, which is the complete cessation of the menstrual cycle.
WHAT IS HAPPENING DURING PERI-MENOPAUSE?
In peri-menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels start to decrease and ovulating eventually stops. This begins as early as the late thirties.
Progesterone decreases gradually but estrogen can have big swings. The gradual decline of hormones can create some minor discomfort but when they really become problematic is when they are imbalanced. But you don't necessarily have to experience unpleasant symptoms in peri-menopause. Tracking your hormones and supporting your levels with lifestyle changes and natural products will go a long way with making this season of life better!
HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM IN PERI-MENOPAUSE?
There isn't a clear defining moment when you cross from pre-menopause to peri-menopause. However when you transition from regular ovulation to more sporadic or infrequent ovulation, that's your first clue that you have moved to this phase. Why do I say that's the first clue? Because you can stop ovulating and continue to have regular cycles so if you aren't tracking ovulation, you might have no symptoms and not even know you are in peri-menopause! As estrogen starts to dip and soar, you might notice other things like irregular periods, heavier bleeding, insomnia, vaginal dryness and hot flashes.
3 TIPS TO PROBLEM FREE PERIMENOPAUSE
1- Track Your Hormones
If you don't know where your hormones are at, it's hard to know where you are at in the process of peri-menopause. The first step is taking your basal body temperature first thing every morning to track ovulation. Ovulation is how you make progesterone, so as ovulation decreases so does your progesterone.
2- Less Carbs, More Protein
As you move into perimenopause, you become more sensitive to insulin. This means that when you eat carbs and sweet treats, you can have more dips and spikes in your blood sugar. This leads to weight gain and fatigue. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar, satiety, cardiovascular health and bone health.
3- Strength Training
Estrogen plays a role in bone and joint health. So as it decreases, strength training can help to maintain bone density and bone health. Strength training improves muscle mass which then can help with insulin sensitivity.
Knowing where you are at with your hormones (if you are still ovulating, symptoms of high and low estrogen and where your progesterone levels are) can help you know where you are at in peri-menopause and make navigating this time of life much easier.
Want to have a smooth transition through peri-menopause? Already there and tired of sleepless nights, hot flashes and mood changes?
Schedule a discovery call to learn more about my Six Month Personalized Wellness Package that will equip you with knowledge, tools and a personal coach to help you feel happy, energized and yourself again!
1- Track Your Hormones
If you don't know where your hormones are at, it's hard to know where you are at in the process of peri-menopause. The first step is taking your basal body temperature first thing every morning to track ovulation. Ovulation is how you make progesterone, so as ovulation decreases so does your progesterone.
2- Less Carbs, More Protein
As you move into perimenopause, you become more sensitive to insulin. This means that when you eat carbs and sweet treats, you can have more dips and spikes in your blood sugar. This leads to weight gain and fatigue. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar, satiety, cardiovascular health and bone health.
3- Strength Training
Estrogen plays a role in bone and joint health. So as it decreases, strength training can help to maintain bone density and bone health. Strength training improves muscle mass which then can help with insulin sensitivity.
Knowing where you are at with your hormones (if you are still ovulating, symptoms of high and low estrogen and where your progesterone levels are) can help you know where you are at in peri-menopause and make navigating this time of life much easier.
Want to have a smooth transition through peri-menopause? Already there and tired of sleepless nights, hot flashes and mood changes?
Schedule a discovery call to learn more about my Six Month Personalized Wellness Package that will equip you with knowledge, tools and a personal coach to help you feel happy, energized and yourself again!
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