19/10/2024
My menopause story… PART 2
Ok so we’re at the part where I start to join the dots…
I make an appointment with my local GP, who to be fair was great. She’s did some blood tests which came back showing my FSH levels were high, indicating I was probably in perimenopause.
I was lucky that she was knowledgable around menopause and gave me options. I know many women struggle to get this basic level of support from their doctor, due to their doctor not being trained in menopause, so I do feel lucky.
This was a game- changing moment on my journey. FINALLY I knew why I was feeling weird. HORMONES! 🤦🏼♀️
I decided I didn’t want to take HRT yet and felt I could manage my symptoms with diet, exercise, lifestyle tweaks and supplements etc. And I did for a while. But then there just came a point that my body and mind were like, ehhhh we need some help here. I was getting symptoms again and not feeling great and I knew I needed to replace these declining hormones if I wanted to feel good and thrive.
And so began my HRT journey. Within 3 weeks I started to feel good, like myself again. More energy. No more mood swings. Sleeping well etc etc. And I’m super happy to say my HRT journey has been a good one. I use Femigel (Estrogen) and Utrogestan (micronised progesterone) daily and I feel good. I’m also mindful of the long term part it plays in keeping my heart, brain and bones healthy.
I also care about my diet more and how I incorporate movement/exercise, stress management and self-care into my day. HRT plays a huge role in women’s menopausal wellbeing, but we need to look after ourselves too for our future Self’s health.
Going through early menopause put me on my path to my passion of health and wellness coaching. I absolutely love helping other women take back control of their health and wellbeing and understand that this time of change can actually be a positive one. A time to reconnect and thrive towards whatever they want in life.🥰
So there it is. That’s my story. If you’d like to share yours (doesn’t have to be a two parter like mine 😜), I’d love to hear.
Please share in comments or DM me 🥰
Sending love as always,
Claire 😊