Dr Fatima Khan

Dr Fatima Khan Dr Fatima Khan | MBBS, BSc, DRCOG, MRCGP, FRACGP
Integrative Menopause Specialist based in Melbourne

05/11/2025

Even post-menopause, hormones continue to affect your stress levels, sleep, diet and exercise. They never completely level out.

Understanding this hormone orchestra explains why you feel the way you do. It’s not in your head, it’s in your hormones.

“Hormone health is mental health” ®️

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04/11/2025

If you think menopause is a years-long process, you have it confused for perimenopause

The average age a woman reaches menopause? 51-52. Though anywhere from 40-58 is normal.

Before 40? That’s early menopause, affecting about 5% of women.

Here’s what surprises most people: There are over 40 recognised symptoms, joint pain, heart palpitations, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, among them.

The journey is different for everyone, but understanding the timeline helps you know where you are and what to expect next.

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03/11/2025

When does a woman officially enter menopause? 💭

(No cheating. Post coming tomorrow with the answer. )

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29/10/2025

During peri/menopause, declining oestrogen can trigger changes like increased inflammation, allergies, autoimmune flares, or slower recovery from illness.

If you’ve noticed any of these shifts, know you’re not alone. These multi-organ changes are common, but rarely talked about.

Have you noticed changes in your immune response through this transition?

Please Note: It’s important to speak with a trusted healthcare professional to rule out other possible causes before attributing any symptoms to perimenopause or menopause.

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28/10/2025

During peri/menopause, declining oestrogen can lead to weight gain, increased belly fat, insulin resistance, and changes in thyroid function (even if your diet and exercise stay the same).

Have you noticed changes in your metabolism during peri/menopause? ⬇️

Please Note: It’s important to speak with a trusted healthcare professional to rule out other possible causes before attributing any symptoms to perimenopause or menopause.

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27/10/2025

During peri/menopause, declining oestrogen can bring changes like thinner skin, hair shifts, brittle nails, slower healing, and more visible age spots.

If you’ve been experiencing any of these symptoms, know you’re not alone through this multi-organ transition. We just don’t talk enough about the symptoms that are less obvious, but they matter.

Have you started noticing these changes to your hair, skin and nails during peri/menopause?

Please Note: It’s important to speak with a trusted healthcare professional to rule out other possible causes before attributing any symptoms to perimenopause or menopause.

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26/10/2025

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) affects up to 84% of postmenopausal women. Yet it’s rarely discussed.

Oestrogen keeps vaginal and urinary tissues healthy. When levels drop, symptoms like dryness, pain, incontinence and recurrent UTIs can appear.

Have you ever connected these changes to peri/menopause?

Please Note: It’s important to speak with a trusted healthcare professional to rule out other possible causes before attributing any symptoms to perimenopause or menopause.

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22/10/2025

Your brain feels it too.
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Oestrogen is deeply intertwined with brain function, from mood and memory to how your body regulates temperature. As levels decline during peri/menopause, it’s no wonder symptoms like brain fog, sleep disturbances and anxiety become common.
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Have you noticed your mind feeling a little different lately? ❤️

Please Note: It’s important to speak with a trusted healthcare professional to rule out other possible causes before attributing any symptoms to perimenopause or menopause.

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21/10/2025

It’s not just hot flushes and mood changes. Declining oestrogen can also affect your ears, nose and throat.

Oestrogen helps maintain moisture in mucous membranes and regulates inner ear fluid balance.

As levels fall, you may notice:
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Voice changes
• Dry mouth or burning sensations
• A change in your sense of smell

Have you experienced any of these symptoms? 

They’re often called the “forgotten symptoms” of menopause, but they’re far more common than most realise.

Please Note: It’s important to speak with a trusted healthcare professional to rule out other possible causes before attributing any symptoms to perimenopause or menopause.

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Everyone knows I’m a big advocate for lifestyle medicine during peri/menopause… so when this year’s theme was announce...
17/10/2025

Everyone knows I’m a big advocate for lifestyle medicine during peri/menopause… so when this year’s theme was announced, it really resonated with me 🤍

How we move, eat, sleep, connect, and create our environments shapes how we support our overall health and wellbeing during peri/menopause.

Helping women navigate peri/menopause is something I care deeply about. It’s not just about managing symptoms. It’s also about feeling seen, supported and empowered to take care of yourself in ways that really matter, particularly during this time of navigating change. 

Have you made any lifestyle changes to support your mind, body & soul during peri/menopause? ⬇️

“Hormone Health is Mental Health” ®

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16/10/2025

Upcoming IG Live with | Let’s talk weight changes through peri/menopause!

Join us next Monday 20th October (or Sunday 19th if you’re in the US) for a special Instagram Live with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine and Endocrinology, trailblazer in peri and menopause management, and one of the earliest adopters of GLP-1 medications in personalised weight care.

Dr. Salas-Whalen has helped redefine how we approach weight management during midlife - integrating science, hormones and sustainable solutions into care that truly supports women through this transition. AND, this year she released her book: ‘Weightless: A Doctor’s Guide to GLP-1 Medications, Sustainable Weight Loss, and the Health You Deserve’ ❤️

Together, we’ll be unpacking one of the most common concerns of perimenopause and menopause: weight changes.

Why do they happen? What role do hormones and metabolism play? And how can women navigate these shifts with confidence and clarity?

If you have a question on weight, hormones or midlife metabolism, comment below and we’ll do our best to answer it during the Live. 

A conversation you won’t want to miss. Can’t wait ❤️

🗓️ Mark your calendars:

🇦🇺 Australia:
Monday 20 October
10am Melbourne time

🇺🇸 United States: 
Sunday 19 October
7pm New York time

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