Some ladies find that their moods are more noticeable and can lead to a feeling of wanting to be alone or do absolutely nowt. Which is OK!
Food can affect the gut more during peri-menopause. As oestrogen levels drop so muscles may become lax which can cause digestive problems and some find that foods they have enjoyed, begin to cause heartburn etc..
Symptoms: when I was menstruating I kept a diary to put a tick on the day when the period was due. As periods wax and wane it is easy to forget when the last one arrived/finished. It is usual to consider that once we are period free for 12+ months that we are into menopause which is literally, the last monthly period. I went several months without a bleed, then hey ho! 1 would appear
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Gentle exercise and a good diet will help. Eating little and often. Lots of 'me' time ;-).
