“Menopause is not an ending; it’s a powerful new beginning.”
I believe I started my perimenopause about 4 years ago. I was 44. The brain fog was my trigger. It became more present as days went by. I realised it when I started forgetting things I had no problem recalling before.
Brain fog (yes) – but this could also be attributed to my busy schedule allied to my evening vinomania (I do like my red wine). I just have to include reading into my newfound ME time – which I will be sharing with you -.
The odd night sweat (yes) – which for me is PERFECT, since I’m an Iberian woman living in a Northern European country (it does make withstanding the cold winters much better).
Some difficulty keeping weight down (yes) – but I try and stick to the 80/20 ratio: if I’m good 80% of the time I can be naugthy the other 20%. We’ve got to live a little…
The sex is not as regular (yes) but it is better as ever… 😍 We lead busy lives (around full-time work, kids and little house projects) so it is hard to find the energy… We also found that when we have both time and money planning dinner dates and weekends ahead away helps with it all. It works really well, if we’re both looking forward to it, the build-up to it, a bit like a pre-foreplay if you will.
Let’s stop this idea that menopause is a taboo topic, or that it is that bad. Because it isn’t. Let’s embrace our nature, girls
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