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It was World Menopause Day yesterday and recently, a food influencer and former NHS nurse, Eddie Abbew, controversially claimed perimenopausal is “a BS term coined by big pharma to get you hooked on HRT. You can change your diet/lifestyle and reverse your symptoms.” This has caused a proper uproar with medical experts refuting his statement.
Perimenopause is a real condition and lack of education about it can result in challenges in women experiencing it so we’re bringing you what you need to know on the topic.
What is perimenopause: The transition period before menopause which is a natural process caused when your ovaries gradually stop working. Your ovulation can be erratic, the menstrual cycle can lengthen and your flow may be irregular.
What are the symptoms: The challenge is sometimes the symptoms can seem like other health conditions and include things like changes in mood/sexual desire, headaches, night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, trouble with sleep, joint and muscle aches, heavy sweating, having to pee often and PMS-like symptoms.
What age can you get perimenopause: It usually starts 4-8 years before menopause. It typically occurs for women in their 40s, but it can range from the mid-30s to early 50s.
Should you take HRT treatments: In short, HRT is not for everyone so it’s not a one-size fits all solution. Right now, standard HRT is a combination of oestrogen and progesterone. More doctors are willing to prescribe HRT treatments but some remain cautious. So if your thinking of HRT treatments, make sure you understand the benefits and risks.
Watch out for menowashing: This is the practice of brands adding the word menopause onto products heavily marketed to women without proper evidence of efficacy/safety at an inflated price. Even though there are a number of brands making science-backed menopause products, there is criticism around the loose use of the word menopause in branding. So make sure to scrutinise products and always consult your doctor before starting the use of such products.
