I experienced perimenopause symptoms for over ten years, and now I am menopausal. My doctor highly recommended “The Menopause Manifesto” by Dr Jen Gunter. It has been enormously helpful in sorting out which mystery symptom is related to what. Sending you all the love.
I follow her here on Substack, she writes The Vajenda newsletter. Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll definitely read her book, I need all the help I can get!
Whoa. At almost 49, I am just now experiencing perimenopause symptoms. Or have I been having them longer? The only thing I’ve noticed is more interrupted sleep at night and maybe 2-3 late periods (40 days instead of 28) over the past 2 years. Otherwise, still clockwork. But, I know things are changing. I feel it in my bones and my soul. And, honestly, without tons of horrible symptoms, it feels damn good. I am welcoming the slow coming of age, the wisdom of the crone, and the shift into matronhood.
There’s a book I want to read - Hagitude - as a celebration and welcoming ritual into this new way of being. Perhaps we can do a book club thing?! ❤️
I’d love that, Liz! Lucky you for having few symptoms, that’s awesome. I’m very aware of even small changes in my mental and physical health, thanks to PMDD and depression. This change makes me very excited (despite the side effects haha!) because aging so far has been nothing but a blessing and a growing.
I’m downloading it as we speak, it’s time to dive in fully! Yes, fatigue is another one, I always feel tired these days. Still, it’s all worth it to leave PMDD behind!
I experienced perimenopause symptoms for over ten years, and now I am menopausal. My doctor highly recommended “The Menopause Manifesto” by Dr Jen Gunter. It has been enormously helpful in sorting out which mystery symptom is related to what. Sending you all the love.
I follow her here on Substack, she writes The Vajenda newsletter. Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll definitely read her book, I need all the help I can get!
Whoa. At almost 49, I am just now experiencing perimenopause symptoms. Or have I been having them longer? The only thing I’ve noticed is more interrupted sleep at night and maybe 2-3 late periods (40 days instead of 28) over the past 2 years. Otherwise, still clockwork. But, I know things are changing. I feel it in my bones and my soul. And, honestly, without tons of horrible symptoms, it feels damn good. I am welcoming the slow coming of age, the wisdom of the crone, and the shift into matronhood.
There’s a book I want to read - Hagitude - as a celebration and welcoming ritual into this new way of being. Perhaps we can do a book club thing?! ❤️
I’d love that, Liz! Lucky you for having few symptoms, that’s awesome. I’m very aware of even small changes in my mental and physical health, thanks to PMDD and depression. This change makes me very excited (despite the side effects haha!) because aging so far has been nothing but a blessing and a growing.
Can’t wait to gain more “wisdom of crone”!
Saaaame! The fatigue on top of fatigue is wild. Gah!
I’m also reading the definitive guide to the perimenopause and menopause by dr louise newson.
Also - seconded Dr Jen Gunters Menopause Manifesto!
I’m downloading it as we speak, it’s time to dive in fully! Yes, fatigue is another one, I always feel tired these days. Still, it’s all worth it to leave PMDD behind!
That’s the goal🙏🙏🙏
❤️❤️❤️