Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond
The conversation around perimenopause and menopause has long been kept ‘hush hush’, much like pelvic floor dysfunction, pain with intercourse and pelvic pain conditions. It is time to bring understanding, support and open conversations around perimenopause, menopause and beyond as they directly impact individuals health and wellness.
Perimeopause was only a coined term in 1996. Perimenopause start in ones mid 30s and last up to or beyond 10 years. It generally is the decrease in progesterone resulting in period, sleep and mood dysruptions amongst other things.
Menopause is one day, it is the 12 month anniversary of your final period.
Post menopause is every day for the rest of your life. And because Perimenopause, menopause and beyond is so very different for each person it must be approached per individual experience and goals.
Pelvic Health is important support for Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond.
Supporting pelvic health issues that are experienced is very important throughout this period in life. Symptoms such as vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, pain with intercourse, leakage, prolapse etc are common reported experiences associated with post menopause (and sometimes perimenopause); therefore vaginal health is essential to successful management of overall health and wellbeing.
Promoting an active, whole body approach to this period of life is of utmost importance.
“The changes, the highs and lows and the hormonal shifts, there is power in that.”
— Michelle Obama
