28/12/2025
5 STRANGER MENOPAUSE THINGS (yes, really 👀)
Menopause can feel like stepping into the Upside Down familiar body, very unfamiliar symptoms. Here’s what’s actually going on 👇
1️⃣ Dry mouth
Oestrogen supports saliva production. When levels drop, the mouth and throat can feel dry or cotton-woolly.
Tip: Hydrate little and often, add electrolytes, and avoid alcohol-based mouthwashes.
2️⃣ “Menopause big toes”
Joint stiffness, pain or odd sensations in toes and feet are common as oestrogen’s anti-inflammatory effect declines.
Tip: Daily foot mobility, supportive footwear, omega-3s and checking vitamin D levels can really help.
3️⃣ Itchy ears
Yes, ears have oestrogen receptors too. Reduced oestrogen dries delicate ear canal skin, leading to itching or irritation.
Tip: Avoid cotton buds, keep ears dry, and consider omega-3 fats to support skin hydration.
4️⃣ Dizziness (aka the Upside Down)
Hormonal shifts affect blood pressure, blood sugar and the vestibular system, making the world feel slightly… off.
Tip: Eat regularly, stabilise blood sugar with protein, hydrate well, and rise slowly from sitting or lying.
5️⃣ Watery eyes
Menopause can cause dry eye syndrome paradoxically leading to excessive tearing as the eye overcompensates.
Tip: Screen breaks, blinking exercises, omega-3s and preservative-free lubricating drops.
None of this is “in your head.”
It’s biology and once you understand it, you can rebalance it.
Save this. Share it. And if menopause feels strange right now you’re not alone 💜
