How to Tell When Your Menopause Journey Has Begun

Carrie Pierce || 43 weeks 3 days ago

Menopause, though being a perfectly natural time in a woman’s life, brings with it many challenges. We are changing - and it can be a tough transition as we watch our outer appearance change right along with our shifting hormones. It’s very often these outer changes that accompany Menopause that cause the most despair. Menopause isn’t a disease process - it’s a normal part of being a woman, but you certainly wouldn’t guess it. This time is often met with lists: of symptoms, of doctors, of ailments - all associated with our decreasing hormones. Even with all the information available, many women are caught by surprise when Menopause begins. They aren’t sure whether they’re entering Menopause, or are just starting the long, slow, sweaty slide into perimenopause. Although I’m not a fan of listing the ‘symptoms’ surrounding Menopause, many women seem to need lists to help them feel better and better grasp what’s...