11/11/2024
Perimenopause: The Silent Struggle and Medical Gaslighting 🌸
At just 38, I began my journey into perimenopause, facing symptoms like irregular periods, heavy bleeding, low iron, constant exhaustion, hot flushes, and weight gain.
Despite clear signs, I was told I was "far too young" to be perimenopausal. With no alternative explanations offered and a refusal for hormonal testing, I took matters into my own hands.
I embraced a holistic approach—focusing on food, supplements, and natural hormonal support. Fast forward to now: after having my last period (unnatural period, read more in blog) at 47, now 49, I am well into menopause, still an anomaly in the medical profession.
Why is there such rigidity around this? With puberty starting younger than ever, shouldn't we consider that perimenopause might also begin earlier for some women? It’s time to break the silence and address the medical gaslighting many of us face.
✨ Want to learn more about my journey and the realities of perimenopause? Head over to my website to read the full blog!
https://nurturenourishmove.com.au/blog/f/perimenopause-the-silent-struggle-and-medical-gaslighting