If peri- or post-menopause weight gain has left you wondering what the heck happened to the body you thought you knew, you’re in very good company. Perhaps you’re eating much the same way you always have. Maybe you’re exercising more. Or perhaps you’ve tried cutting portions, skipping snacks and generally being very good – only […]
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Estrogen dominance. Have you heard of it? If you answered yes, it’s not surprising because estrogen dominance (ED) is a bit of a buzzword. And while buzzwords become familiar the reality is that sometimes we don’t grasp what they actually mean. Nevertheless, estrogen dominance can be particularly common in perimenopause. Simply put… To clarify, estrogen
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Are you experiencing constipation or sluggish poop? Let’s talk about something most people avoid talking about: constipation. It’s common in midlife and menopause, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. If you’re feeling bloated, uncomfortable, sluggish, or like your digestive system has hit the brakes, you’re certainly not alone. The good
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Published: September 2023 Last Updated: June 2026 What is vitamin D3? Say hello to the sunshine vitamin! Vitamin D3 is often called the sunshine vitamin, which feels good, doesn’t it? And that’s because our best source of D3 is via the sun. However, newsflash! It’s not always possible to receive the best levels in this
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Looking for real menopause stories? Here’s Leigh’s
Originally published in 2018. Updated for clarity in 2026.
Leigh Kite is the MD (Managing Director) of Team MenoMe®
She reflects on her perimenopause journey in this personal account.
Now that I’m post-menopause, I look back at my younger self to try to remember what I was thinking about menopause some 20 years ago.
The answer is probably not much.
Nobody in my social circles, or indeed my family, talked about it, so it simply wasn’t on my radar.
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This is the time when menstruation is well and truly over, the ovaries have stopped producing high levels of sex hormones and for many ladies, perimenopause symptoms subside.
Estrogen has protective qualities and the diminished levels mean organs such as your brain, heart and bones become more vulnerable. It’s also a key lubricant so your lips may become drier, your joints less supple and your vagina might be drier. In addition, your thyroid, digestion, insulin, cortisol and weight may alter.
At this juncture, a woman might experience an increase in the signs of reduced estrogen but she should have a decrease of perimenopause symptoms. That said, some women will experience symptoms like hot flushes for years or even the rest of their lives.
Peri = ‘near’
Most females begin to experience the symptoms of perimenopause in their mid-forties. Your progesterone levels decline from your mid-30s but it’s generally from around 40 that the rest of your sex hormones begin to follow suit.
Perimenopause is a different experience for every woman and some women may barely notice it. The first indicators are usually changes to the monthly cycle. This means that for some ladies, this can be accompanied by things like sore breasts, mood swings, weight gain around the belly, and fatigue as time goes on.
For those with symptoms it can be a challenging time physically, mentally and emotionally.
Importantly, perimenopause lasts – on average – four to 10 years. The transition is usually a gradual process and many women enter perimenopause without realising.
