I’ve been experiencing perimenopause symptoms for about 3 years now. And whilst there have been a few wobbles along the way I’m pleased to say that I am now at a point where my symptoms are much more manageable. In this article I’m going to share 8 things that have helped me on this hormonal…
It only feels like yesterday you were rocking your daughter to sleep, feeding her her first solids, taking pictures of her on her first day at nursery and then waving goodbye to her on her first day at school. Time whizzes by and before you know it she’s nearly as tall as you, she’s stealing…
Pregnancy tests are way more accurate these days; there are some that can detect whether you are pregnant from as early as 10 days. However, you may not know you’re pregnant, may not even suspect that you could be, and so taking a pregnancy test may be the last thing on your mind. Obvious signs…
Perimenopause brings forth a range of different symptoms. Some of them we know about – hot flushes, irregular and heavier periods, mood changes etc. However, there are some less common and more unusual perimenopause symptoms that can turn up and really throw us a curve ball. In this article we’re going to be looking at…
Your periods have been as regular as clockwork all your life, you sleep like a baby, and you’re always full of energy. Recently however, you’ve lost your shine. Your periods are all over the place, you can’t remember the last time you didn’t wake up in a pool of your own sweat, and you’re sure…
There are many annoying side effects us women have to put up with when we’ve got our period, however, in this article we’re going to focus on one in particular… bloating. Yep, the uncomfortable and unsightly affliction that happens in the run up and during the worst days of our period. Thankfully, there are steps…
There are lots of different options when it comes to treating the symptoms of perimenopause. While some women prefer a more natural and holistic approach, many women go down the path of trying Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). This is usually in the form of either pills, patches or gel. In this article however, we’re going…
You won’t know the exact date when your daughter will get her first period, although there are signs to look out for that will help you know roughly when it might make an appearance. But one thing we do know, is that girls are getting their first periods earlier than those of previous generations. This…
Periods can be a right old inconvenience, can’t they? I mean I know we should all be modern empowered woman about them, but sometimes they can come at the most awkward of times. Take hiking, for example. How on earth do you deal with your period when hiking? I’m not talking about a gentle hour…
As women we go through quite the hormonal rollercoaster during our lifetimes. From puberty and possibly pregnancy, right through to perimenopause and the menopause, it can be an arduous journey at times. In this article I’m going to look more specifically at the latter stage of our hormone experience and look at the difference between…