Peri-menopause and Menopause Support

Menopause can be a stressful transition

Menopause tends to be a dreaded event in our society - but it doesn’t have to be! Interesting research shows that period-havers who feel educated in what to expect report having less distress around this major life event.

Menopause is described as a the point in time that is 12 months since the last menstrual cycle. Menopause presents higher risk factors for developing breast cancer,

Peri-menopause is the ~10-15 year transition leading up to the last menstrual cycle. It often includes symptoms of hot-flashes, night sweats, weight gain, sleep disruption, and cognitive “fog”.

Getting into healthy, hormone-supporting practices BEFORE menopause has shown to be helpful in curbing the effects of peri-menopause. Many people don’t realize there are many factors that you have control over that can impact your experience of menopause.

Pelvic Physiotherapy can help you learn about lifestyle factors that influence this transition and establish a personalized exercise program for:

• weight management

• muscle strength

• improved sleep

• bone health

• heart health

These issues are pertinent for anyone with a period including trans men and non-binary folks!

Please talk to your physician, a registered dietician who specializes in peri-menopause, or a functional medicine provider for more thorough guidance and support for hormonal and nutritional issues!!