Women's Health Clinic

Us women start our hormonal journey early, with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), where physical and emotional changes occur just before a period. By the time we reach our 40s, many will start to experience peri-menopause with symptoms that might include heavier or lighter periods, mood swings, weight gain, joint/muscle pain, night waking, flushing, migraines, and other hormonal changes*.

This can last up to 10 years before finally reaching menopause at the average age of 52. But everyone is different. Average is just that.  There will be many who reach menopause earlier or later.

You are considered to have reached Menopause after 12 months in a row of no further periods. Menopause symptoms include many of the above symptoms but are typically hot flushes, trouble sleeping, joint pain and vaginal dryness/sexual discomfort*. The low levels of oestrogen associated with menopause can also lead to a higher incidence of urinary tract infections.

So what can you do? I always believe that an all round approach is best, as with any health issues. Constructive changes to your lifestyle can actually have a positive bearing on your perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. Reducing your coffee and alcohol intake can help. Keeping your bowel healthy and high fibre intake can help to keep some symptoms at bay and prevent further issues arising.

Do you recognise yourself in any of these symptoms? You don't have to simply "put up with it." Meet with Danni, our Nutritionally Qualified Pharmacist for our Women’s Health Clinic to discuss your symptoms, explore treatment and support options, and develop a personalised plan to help you navigate this stage of life with greater confidence and comfort. Click below to book your appointment. 

*Note that certain other health problems can exhibit similar patterns and therefore may need checking with your doctor.