Is This Perimenopause Or Am I Just Tired?
Fatigue, brain fog, mood changes and the deeply irritating overlap nobody explains properly.
- fatigue
- brain fog
- mood
10 min read
Perimenopause
The independent Australian publication for hormonal health, midlife and beyond.
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When your internal thermostat develops a personal vendetta.
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You know the word. It has simply left the premises.
Sleep
Tired all day. Wide awake during the ceiling inspection.
Mood Changes
Fine at breakfast. Ready to overthrow parliament by lunch.
Low Libido
Desire has activated its out-of-office response.
Joint Pain
Your knees have started narrating every staircase.
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HRT is still the most effective treatment for hot flushes. So why are women still being fobbed off?
The evidence is not whispering. Hormone therapy remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms. Suitability still matters. Blanket fear does not help.
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