My lack of knowledge meant my Perimenopause symptoms hit me hard in my mid-40s and this made me realise just how little I knew about this major transitional time of my life.
I had heard of the physical symptoms, they are well documented, hot flushes, weight gain, lack of libido, but it was the mental and cognitive symptoms that took me, and from what I hear from The Merry Menopause community, many women by surprise.
I now know that my anxiety is caused by the fluctuations in my hormone levels. My awareness and talking openly about how I am feeling is playing a huge part in helping me to manage my symptoms and adapt to the changes I am experiencing. .