Community Posts, Tips & Support on Menopause

My LO was born august 2023. He was exclusively bf and my periods returned 2 months after. They were a bit all over the place but since the start of the year were fairly consistent. I have now introduced bottles throughout the day so significantly reduced how much I bf however my period now seems to have stopped? I’v...

I am 35w 6d and I set my 1 hr timer to take my numbers but the timer will go off and I completely forget to go check it anyone else feel like the closer to the end it’s easier to forget 😆

Nearly 4 months pp and I keep getting red faced it’s awful it didn’t happen before I gave birth but it feels like it’s nearly everyday if not more then once it just goes all clamy n hot

hi moms, I'm currently pregnant and I keep having hot flashes...DAILYYYYY I'm always hot no matter what...this is my second pregnancy but what do you all do to help with the hot flashes?? I feel like I'm frying in a pan or something 😞

Supplements, schmupplements... 😬 I mean, this is pretty extreme but if you’re using a gazillion supplements cos someone online says you should, please do get those supplements *and you* checked out by a properly qualified healthcare professional with access to your medical history. *NOBODY* needs to be taking…

I’ve been experiencing quite bad night sweats. I’m still breastfeeding so I presume it’s to do with that from low oestrogen. However it feels like going through menopause especially with all the migraines before my period starts. I was just wondering how common it is or whether it’s just me

9 months PP and the night sweats are real. Has anyone come across anything that helps.

Do we all just have totally unbalanced hormones or something?

Does anyone suffer with PMS and found something that relieves symptoms? Not just physical symptoms, also emotional/mental

I’m experiencing more migraines often especially during my period, I can’t stand it anymore.. it’s every single time I have my cycle 😭😭 does anyone else get them?? What do you do during that time ??

I’m post menopausal. Does anyone else have really bad hair shedding? Can you share what supplements or hair therapy treatments you might be using that helps with this? My hair is also fine so that doesn’t help.

I know this is a weird question but how do you know if you’re suffering from PPD?

Anyone else suffering really badly with hormones - specifically crying?! Gets worse when I’m tired at night, but honestly someone could say ‘boo’ to me and I’d burst into tears!

I'm in the age bracket for perimenopause. My question is my periods have always been regular since they started but the last few months I've noticed a change in my cycle for example i was a week late last month this month a week early. This keeps happening could this be the start of perimenopause I am 41.

Can anyone help me understand this? Im 31+6!

How long after pb has your period returned is 5-6 weeks normal ?! x

Postpartum or early menopause?

I had a light period lasting 5days about a week ago

I'm, 52 and still have periods waiting for scan as womb lining is thick. On estrogen gel and progesterone tablets. Does anyone suffer with heavy achness of arms and legs bad anxiety and other symptoms headaches etc anyone's blood pressure rise with peri x

I'm fed up with buying various plasters to keep my patch on as they keep curling at the ends.. any recommendations of plasters that really work? Thanks 😊