Perimenopause 🇮🇪

I just got the coil ...cos I think I'm peri any recommendations for supplements I'm taking magnesium and cod liver oil

Hi, has anyone any experience of TMJ? I’ve had both dental and medical advice, but it looks like this pain is here to stay. I don’t grind my teeth but definitely clenching my jaw now that I’m aware of it all. It’s kinda ruined my summer as the pain is relentles.

Hello, I recently started having irregular periods, from very light to very heavy and shorter time between periods (24 days). They have also been very painful at times and very very heavy for me. I went to the dr and she refereed me for a scan. At the scan they noticed that my womb lining was a little thick but ovaries etc were clear and nothing sinister. I then had a follow up with a gynae who did another scan. She said the lining was a little thick too and there may be a polyp there too. I am booked in for a hysterscope? In hospital where the gynae says she will look at womb using a scope to see what's going on. I am very worried as she says she has to rule out whether the polyp is sinister or not. I am really nervous even though she says that for my age (44) that 90 per cent of the time it is normal. Has anyone had any similar experiences? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. BTW, I have had no other tests done to determine whether I am perimenopausal yet. X

Hello you 🙂

Here's another of our quick posts on some of the more common symptoms of peri/menopause... Perfect if you've got a ten second concentration window (thanks menopause!) 😁

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B is for BREAST HEALTH...

For many women, this is a big concern as we age. There has been a lot of scaremongering and inaccurate information around the risk of breast cancer and HRT. That’s not to be dealt with here in this post, but we wanted to mention it, because people often think of that first when talking about breast health and the menopause. We'll be posting about HRT and the real facts about risk later. So, now that’s out of the way…

Breast and nipple tenderness is a common complaint in peri/menopause. And yes, it’s once again the decrease in oestrogen that can set it off. Dehydration and constipation can make matters worse, so please make sure you drink enough water each day. Avoid tea, coffee, fizzy and sugary drinks – that can help too.

Of course we’re all checking ourselves regularly for bumps and irregularities (we are aren’t we? Yes? Good…), but when was the last time you went and got properly measured and fitted for a bra? Seriously, do it! Our breasts change in size, shape, and density as we age, and what worked for you in your 30s is probably not really cutting it once you hit your 50s. Just saying – go buy a good bra, and you can thank us later 🙂

If you do notice any changes, please don’t hesitate to go and get checked out by your doctor, especially if you have any nipple discharge. It’s probably nothing, but go get checked out!

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Hello you 🙂

Here's another of our quick posts on some of the more common symptoms of peri/menopause... Perfect if you've got a ten second concentration window (thanks menopause!) 😁

💥This post is brought to you by the letter B💥

B is for BONE HEALTH

Yep, it’s oestrogen again! As oestrogen falls, so the threat to your bone health potentially goes up. There are things you can do to improve this, and indeed prevent this from happening.

One way is to replace that oestrogen with HRT, but that doesn’t mean that you should neglect other measures to stay bone-healthy! There are lots of other things to bear in mind to help to overcome this common concern of peri/menopause...

Calcium and Vitamin D: These two often operate hand in hand. Without enough Vitamin D, your body can’t properly absorb all that lovely calcium to keep your bones healthy. Get out into the sunlight (being appropriately careful, of course!) for a natural fix, and/or take a good quality supplement.

Magnesium: To keep a good healthy balance, you should make sure that you’re getting enough magnesium. Don’t think that drinking a few pints of milk for the calcium is going to cut it – in fact, if you increase your calcium uptake without an appropriate magnesium increase, that can actually make matters worse!

Exercise: specifically weight bearing, like walking or yoga (remember to be kind to your joints!). These types of activity help to keep your bones strong.

Digestion: As your digestion slows and becomes less efficient with age, so the absorption of valuable nutrients and minerals can decline. That includes calcium and magnesium, both important for bone health. So even if you’re eating well, these might not be getting absorbed properly.

Diet: Make sure you get your five-a-day fresh fruit and vegetables as an absolute minimum. Seriously, stock up on those carrot batons for nibbles! Nuts and seeds, dried fruit, leafy veg, are all great for magnesium and calcium. Fish oils are great for the memory, skin, and joints!

Stress: Stress makes many of our symptoms worse. It can also burn through magnesium, and mess up your digestion. It’s pretty inevitable that we’re all going to have some unavoidable stress in our lives, but try to remember to take time for yourself and relax when you can.

Don’t wait until you’re in the emergency room with a broken bone to take action against osteoporosis – do it now, and make the most of the benefits!

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